The Best Games Are Yet To Be Made
The Best Games Are Yet To Be Made
Teale FristoeWhile many tabletop games focus on particular strengths, there are certain things that basically all games need to be successful: a cohesive aesthetic, ways for players to interact, clear goals…
Luke LaurieGiven the upcoming Protospiel at Pacificon, it’s time to take another look at playtesting. The best games are yet to be made, and a key step in the creation of great…
Jasmine DavisThere are battles, and then there are BATTLES. And what bigger battle is there than mechanics vs. theme? Ask any game designer which is more important, and get ready to listen,…
Tom JollyIN THE GAME INDUSTRY, COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARKS, AND PATENTS DON’T WORK. WE NEED SOMETHING ELSE. Recently, a federal court in Texas handed down a judgment that game mechanics aren’t covered by…
Christian StrainI’ve been a Graphic Designer for 14 years and a Boardgame Designer for almost 4 years. Most Boardgame Designers who are working towards a Kickstarter project have the attitude that…
Jeff CorneliusRecently I had the opportunity to visit Japan for my day job. This was my first trip outside the US and I was a little nervous. I have to say…
Luke LaurieCubes get a bad rap in the boardgame community. They are often seen as unthematic, boring, and unoriginal. “Cube-pusher” is a derogatory term used to describe resource-heavy games that might…
Seth JaffeeFor several years I’d heard about Sasquatch, a small, invite-only convention in Seattle, but I never had the time to get up there for it. A couple of years ago…
Teale FristoeALL GAMES NEED ACTIONS. OTHERWISE, DO YOU REALLY HAVE PLAYERS, OR JUST OBSERVERS? Today I continue my examination of the different core elements of games by looking at actions. If you’ve missed…
Christian StrainWhether you’re self-publishing or pitching to a publisher, it’s important to keep in mind, the cost of the game you’re designing. When you’re pitching a game design to a publisher,…
