Games are designed experiences. In the end, having a stellar game is about creating an immersive, interesting and engaging experience, which is at the heart of most kinds of design.
Jason WardJuly 1, 2019
I hate to break it to you, but just having an idea for a board game isn't enough. It isn't nearly enough. You need to have something physical for your players to play/interact with.
Mikey HawrylukNovember 5, 2018
If an idea requires complexity to make it work within your game concept, then it might not be the right idea. Furthermore, if your rules require a complex flowchart, it might be time to start over.
Jason WardMay 8, 2018
Beyond being fun, gaming is a great social tool, and possibly one of the best ways to train leaders on skills such as communication, collaboration and strategic thinking.
Jason WardJune 5, 2015
It's quite difficult to find a small series of words (or just one) that capture the theme and play of a game, while being unique (and hopefully fun or clever) at the same time.
Mikey HawrylukSeptember 5, 2014
I ran my First GenCon event with Jason Ward and Accidental Cyclops. We ran a LARP using Matt McFarland’s Curse the Darkness setting and a light version of Rob Wieland’s Fate rules for the setting. We ended up with 22 players, including at least 3 people who had never LARPed,…
Mikey HawrylukAugust 28, 2014
The Accidental Cyclops team spent an hour with Matt Quiett over at Nerd's Domain, talking about games, game design, game culture, and our approach to prototyping and the like.
Jason WardAugust 13, 2014