Apr 20, 2021Theme Driving Gameplay — Ft. First AscentBoard game themes… who needs them anyway? Themes are just “skins” or story elements that give the game more flavour. They don’t actually do anything… right? WRONG If a game is crafted with a theme in mind, the end result can be an immersive engaging experience. It would not feel…Board Game Design8 min readBoard Game Design8 min read
Feb 24, 2021Designing a Game around Hidden IdentityThere is a special feeling I get when playing games with hidden identity. There is an aura of mystery that instantly captures my interest and gets me completely immersed. …Board Game Design8 min readBoard Game Design8 min read
Jan 11, 2021Adding Complexity without adding Confusion — Veil of RuinHave you ever played a game that was so simple that you got bored? Have you ever played a game that was so complex that you zoned out? Personally, I find games the most engaging and satisfying when the rules are simple enough to understand but it leaves room for…Board Games8 min readBoard Games8 min read
Nov 10, 2020Board Game Vs Video Game DesignWhat are the differences between board games and video games? Well… there are plenty of differences that are obvious to us. But I want to know, what is the difference between board game design and video game design? They are games but in a different medium. …Board Games7 min readBoard Games7 min read
Oct 13, 2020How Do You Build Around A Theme? Studies in SorceryOne way to get the creative juices flowing during brainstorming session or board game design sessions is when you build your game around a theme. …Board Games7 min readBoard Games7 min read
Aug 18, 2020Space Exploration with Mission to Planet HexxIf you wish to make a board game from scratch, you must first invent the universe… didn’t someone say something like that? If you were to take on the task to build the universe, there seems to be such a daunting task, and this applies even if you were only…Board Games7 min readBoard Games7 min read
Jun 25, 2020Trimming the Fat From Your Board Game Design with LandstormOne thing board game designers have in common is that we all have many different ideas floating around in our heads. We have all these great ideas that we want to add into our game, like a novice chef throwing in all the spices in their disposal. Though some of…Board Games5 min readBoard Games5 min read
May 18, 2020Combining Your Passions with Tri To WinTriathlon and board games? Those two words do not seem to have any connection at all… that is until I spoke to Nikita. …Kickstarter7 min readKickstarter7 min read
Apr 21, 2020Relaunching with Budgies With GrudgesThe greatest failure is to not try. That is why when board games on Kickstarter that “fails” to fund, I don’t consider them as failures, rather as learning experiences. What ever the issue that may of contributed to the game not funding, from the marketing, gameplay, artwork, etc., …Kickstarter5 min readKickstarter5 min read
Apr 14, 2020HERO: The Card Game — Part 2: DevelopmentIn my humble opinion, having meaningful player decisions is vital to an engaging board gaming experience. Knowing that knowledge, skill and choices contribute to the outcome of the game gives players a sense of control. …Board Game Design8 min readBoard Game Design8 min read
