One of my personal goals going into 2023, was to play more games. As I noted in the State of Paper Dice Games article earlier this year, I was burned out at the end of 2022. So, to keep balance with the minimal “me-time” in my life, I dedicated more time to playing, and less … Continue reading Games I Played in 2023
It was way back in 2014, when I was designing a game for my friends, that the thought occurred to me - I should make a game design company! Ironically, the year 2023 seemed like, at the time, a mystical far-off place. I figured that would be a good target year to aim for, so … Continue reading Why I Design Games
Dwarf Mine: Beyond the Mountain is the newest free expansion to Dwarf Mine! In this Dwarf Mine challenge, you will build a rocket capable of lifting your dwarves far beyond the heights of even the highest mountain. You have the chance to lead your Mine into the stars – will you be successful in bringing … Continue reading Dwarf Mine: Beyond the Mountain
Every once in a while a game comes along that has such strong design, and is built in a genre I love - so I just dive in. This happened to me last fall when I bought Return of the Obra Dinn by Lucas Pope for my Nintendo Switch (I believe it's also available on … Continue reading Return of the Obra Dinn Review
The topic of using AI generated art when creating a tabletop game has become, well, controversial in the last year or two. I have a bit of experience in this area, and would like to share my perspective on this topic. Is using AI generated art wrong? No. Well, maybe. On the surface, if you … Continue reading AI Art and Tabletop Games
