Have you played Betrayal At House On The Hill? This game was first introduced to me in 2012. It was actually my first experience with contemporary, modern board games. It was my gateway game, my portal to where I am today. I absolutely adore this game - including the rough, unbalanced edges. The Gameplay Betrayal … Continue reading Betrayal At House On The Hill
I have a friend - Meredith - who is a very talented writer and artist (see her art here...I am hoping her writing is will be available at some point in the future). I wanted to highlight some pretty interesting sketches that she created a few years ago. These sketches got my creativity going - … Continue reading A Monster and a Pixie
One of the areas of game design I’ve recently and seriously been trying to improve, is playtesting. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how playtesting is hard. Since then, I’ve been working my way through Jesse Schell's book, The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses. It’s given me not only a drive … Continue reading Finally! A Successful Play Test
Sometimes the everyday motions of daily life blend together into a forgettable day. But, if you pay close enough attention, sometimes you might notice something that’s a bit...off. Here are d6 things that aren’t as they first appear. 1 - Shadows The sun is bright after a long day in the town square. Someone walks … Continue reading d6 – Things Aren’t As They Appear
Have you played Fox in the Forest? This game has recently emerged as a favorite for my wife and I. The two-player trick taking game adds some interesting elements that we haven’t seen before in a game, and it’s grown to be one of our most played - especially as a travel game when we … Continue reading Fox In The Forest
