Board Game Design

Balancing Games - Completion Time

I wrote a piece a few weeks ago about balancing games for movement. This time I want to focus on completion time. Let me tell you; there...

Curbing Instant Gratification

I don't know about you, but I sometimes could use a break from the instant yet temporary satisfaction we get in life. Sure, it's nice to...

Bearing the Brunt of Criticism: Play Testing Your Game

I started play testing Pandemonium Estate long before it was even ready to be play tested. I was eager to play because thought I nailed...

Balancing Games - Movement Styles

As a game designer, I think it's important to at least play other games. For a while I didn't want the influence of other games to impact...