A little over a year ago I had an idea for an action selection mechanic using a queue of dice and designed a prehistoric civilization…

I started a public Facebook group yesterday, Breaking Games Backstage. It’s been a fun time setting it up, and we’re off to a great start…

A good designer can make something they love shine. A great designer can make something they hate shine. Now, this doesn’t mean you should go…

How’s your New Year’s resolution coming? Did it have anything to do with game design? Run a successful Kickstarter to self-publish your game? Have a…

Almost a year ago, in November of 2014, I presented a piece entitled “Steal this Game Idea!” which became one of our most popular articles…

Last week, we talked about why you want to avoid Giant Walls of Text, and I showed you my sell sheet redesign through three different…

I don’t claim to be an expert in graphic design. Far from it – learning Inkscape two summers ago took a lot of blood, sweat,…

Part 1 of a 3 part series on the DFWNN Design competition – perspectives from two League of Gamemakers design teams! — Debate has been…

Guest Post by Jasmine Davis. Jasmine Davis is a writer and game designer in Pittsburgh, PA. You can find Jasmine’s own thoughts on her website,…

It’s Thanksgiving season, that time of year where many of us will be sitting down to way too much food, spending time with family, maybe…