Introduction Learning from others is central to creating something new. Great works are often built on the research and development of others. To that end I have purchased some game design books to help me with my own project. First up is Clockwork Game Design by Keith Burgun. Clockwork... [Read More]

I’ve started to record the boardgames I play on a page on this website Game Diary. The aim is to record the games I have played so that I can look back and remember the fun I have had. I know its possible to record these things on facebook,... [Read More]

I finally found the time to finish my xcom aliens. For the Thin Men I wasn’t sure about painting them the navy they are in the game as I thought it wouldn’t show well or would match too close the colour of the Greys. So I started with grey for... [Read More]

Nations Type: Worker placement Players: 2-5 Time: 2-4 hours Nations is a classic worker placement/ building game. Players have a player board where they have actions they can place their workers on and resources/points are accumulated during play. Overall a good and intersting game if a... [Read More]

I am very happy with my idea for a game about rugby, I have been thinking about it and it feels like something that should be straightforward for me to work with as a first game. I’m thinking hard about how to balance simulation vs abstraction though, I want the... [Read More]