The Best Games Are Yet To Be Made
The Best Games Are Yet To Be Made
Kelsey DomenyThis article was inspired by a rather in depth discussion on the Card & Board Game Designers Guild on Facebook. The question posed by our own Luke Laurie was “What are the…
Luke LauriePlaytesting games can be fun, insightful, and productive. It can also be disappointing, frustrating, and uncomfortable. Worse still, sometimes, playtesting is simply a waste of time. With the best games…
Tom JollyGame theory is an interesting beast. Supposedly you can use it to solve any situation where intelligent people, given a number of strategies or decisions to make, can optimize their…
Luke LaurieIntroduction by Luke Laurie: One of the keys to successfully balancing a gaming hobby or a career in game design is to include your kids in your gaming world. For…
Luke LaurieA good sell sheet can be a key part of getting your game picked up by a publisher. In this piece, I’ll discuss these topics: WHAT IS A SELL SHEET? WHEN DO…
Christian StrainYou know this game, inside and out. It’s easy to learn, but as you’re talking you see the wrinkle forming in between their eyes. Another’s eyebrow just arched up. They’re…
Jeff CorneliusIT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, TIME FOR THE BEST FOUR DAYS IN GAMING! AND I AM SURE YOU ARE ALL WONDERING … Will the League of Gamemakers be involved? Where…
Luke LaurieThe combined knowledge of the League of Gamemakers is a force to be reckoned with. Some of our most popular pieces are on game mechanics. The nuts and bolts. Getting the gears…
Christian StrainSometimes a movie has such a direct link to a board game mechanic or a unique theme, the idea jumps out at me immediately after watching it. Here’s 10 movies…
Luke LaurieWhen talking non-RPG tabletop games, mechanics make the game. Mechanics ARE the game. Themes and components can enhance games and create more immersive experiences, but the core of a game is ultimately…
