Your First Spellbook is almost done! Here’s what’s happening with it. Last Week Layout is complete for Your First Spellbook I started final proof for Spellbook Final Playtesting wrapped up (except for one question) Research for 2027 began! I did a ton of research on other designers, the games they make, the audience they design … Continue reading Weekly Update – 9/14/2026
Tag: Game Design
Sneak Peak – Spell Creation in Your First Spellbook
Spell Creation - Sneak Peak I wanted to give a sneak peak for spell creation in Your First Spellbook! Check out the images from the game below. Spell creation in Your First Spellbook is focused on allowing you to be as creative as possible - especially around the use of real-life items! I also provide a list of … Continue reading Sneak Peak – Spell Creation in Your First Spellbook
Weekly Update – 9/8/2026
My focuses this week are Your First Spellbook – and a bunch of research around 2027! Last Week Your First Spellbook was announced! Release date is Tuesday September 29th. I worked a bunch on Your First Spellbook for layout, editing, finalizing rules, etc. Late-stage playtests continue – mostly trying to smooth over the play experience. … Continue reading Weekly Update – 9/8/2026
Your First Spellbook – Announcement and Trailer
Your First Spellbook - a journaling game about creating spells, researching monsters, and hunting them anywhere - has been announced! Your First Spellbook will release on Tuesday, September 29th! Spellbook was designed with three goals in mind: You can use creativity to design your own spells You can play at any location (at home, at a … Continue reading Your First Spellbook – Announcement and Trailer
Weekly Update – 9/2/2026
I had to switch the order for a few things because of my Your First Spellbook announcement! Here’s what has been going on. Last Week Spellbook playtests continue! Spellbook rules design is complete. I started layout, development and publishing tasks for Spellbook! This Week I spent a lot of time to start the week kicking … Continue reading Weekly Update – 9/2/2026
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