https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog daily 0.75 2022-05-16 https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/the-elephant-in-the-room-look-mom-hes-planning-a-trip-during-a-pandemic monthly 0.5 2021-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1610309753667-CTK9M1G7C3A6PGV9NST4/20200726_005048.jpg Blog - The Elephant In the Room - Look Mom, He’s Planning a Trip During a Pandemic! A notebook of plans and ideas I started for this trip back in July 2020. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/today-i-bought-this-website monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1610391699414-TX24CARUJJOXIN3DKYEA/20200724_165323.jpg Blog - Today I Bought This Website Bike acquired! https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/my-personal-mission-statement-why-i-want-to-do-this-in-the-first-place monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1610325982784-RAOD33GSJRRJQ3QQX7TF/20200228_164237+%281%29.jpg Blog - Why I Want to Ride My Bicycle Over 3500 Miles to Play Unpublished Board Games Boba Boss, by Alec Fairbanks. My favorite Unpub game from PAX East 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1610326388911-S3Y03XK3TAQUBJQ8NRPK/States+Visiting+Rough+Draft.png Blog - Why I Want to Ride My Bicycle Over 3500 Miles to Play Unpublished Board Games https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/update-ive-upgraded-to-5g monthly 0.5 2021-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1620863611209-NUUJQCDRZA82P4B4EU2S/DSC09651.JPG Blog - Update: I’ve Upgraded to 5g - Make it stand out I do like a good sticker! https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/what-scares-me-about-this-bike-trip monthly 0.5 2021-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1621519249791-BB9FDGWBVPSCGM9JST9N/Bear+Spray Blog - What Scares Me About This Bike Trip - Make it stand out “Do not seek out encounters with bears.” - A DIRECTION I AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO FOLLOW! https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/reconnecting-with-the-board-game-design-community monthly 0.5 2021-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623119462072-T3X4UBI26OC8JU9A70V3/Locally+Made+2.jpg Blog - Reconnecting with the Board Game Design Community - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623119219311-PBPECV5CLOE1IBIABC7I/New+Haven+Locally+Made.jpg Blog - Reconnecting with the Board Game Design Community - New Haven, CT At Elm City Games, there are multiple shelving units dedicated to locally-made games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623117664966-Z60M01JAGDVG2ZXYZ5VK/Boston+GMG.jpg Blog - Reconnecting with the Board Game Design Community Immunity Day game night with the Boston Game Makers Guild: Dennis Chan, Tim Blank, Chris Anderson, and Jeff Johnston https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623116329464-F4M2TS70IO43HUVUW632/Manchester+Library.jpg Blog - Reconnecting with the Board Game Design Community - Make it stand out Jennifer Bartlett runs an amazing game program at the Manchester Public Library in Connecticut https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/lessons-from-rhode-island-to-philadelphia monthly 0.5 2021-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623463863317-GYCHSQ96HKEAKJGWSHST/east-coast-greenway-route-map-11x17-1614791261.jpg Blog - Lessons from Rhode Island to Philadelphia - Make it stand out I mean, at least it’s green on the map. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623466150380-DW4BSE6IY5OLE7JF4RYL/Rain+Gear.jpg Blog - Lessons from Rhode Island to Philadelphia - Make it stand out Ortlieb bags are a must - also, yellow is bright! https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/phil-fall-down-go-boom monthly 0.5 2021-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623468881980-KRD8F1RRUGT9MOK66XD2/Dutch+Reach.jpg Blog - Phil Fall Down, Go Boom - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/first-ascent-climbing-towards-new-themes monthly 0.5 2021-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623633649694-HOV7D3SMP6NJ4XS7H8G7/DSC09689.JPG Blog - First Ascent: Climbing Towards New Themes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623634082969-T4HLEE2CEXQRFI5PTC1E/DSC09691.JPG Blog - First Ascent: Climbing Towards New Themes - Make it stand out My current adventure makes me feel connected to The Dirtbag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623633833981-CYQ9CSA8LQJEGFY8NTBW/DSC09687.JPG Blog - First Ascent: Climbing Towards New Themes - Make it stand out I made it to the top of my side of the cliff (despite the glare)! https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/an-unexpected-cupcake monthly 0.5 2021-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1623799002841-FOH0FMW28KI858MGZKKJ/gamehaven.jpg Blog - An Unexpected Cupcake - Make it stand out Who wouldn’t be happy to receive a copy of Oh My Gods? https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/sorry-cleveland monthly 0.5 2021-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1624133928462-2M8MZSKDD7R0CNVJXHRZ/Straight+Shot Blog - Sorry, Cleveland - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1624134159162-BAV72SJFZLUW435UKM9B/Screenshot+2021-06-19+4.21.30+PM.png Blog - Sorry, Cleveland - Make it stand out Lots of old railroad tracks have been converted into biking/walking trails across the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1624133848739-S7NUP0IGBOW4R3YNA6PW/With+Cleveland+Detour Blog - Sorry, Cleveland - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/why-i-gave-away-my-camping-stuff monthly 0.5 2021-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1624155745341-W8H3JAD247PDCPANK2FC/jersey+setup.jpg Blog - Why I Gave Away My Camping Stuff - Make it stand out Really cool space, but not a single person on this entire campground all night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1624155911339-XGRNTTHDXJ7923VRC2RJ/bedford+eds.jpg Blog - Why I Gave Away My Camping Stuff - Make it stand out They should add “good chocolate cake” to this sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1624156039721-B9ND7LBOVDWMSSIIE8V9/Camping+Gear.png Blog - Why I Gave Away My Camping Stuff - Make it stand out So bulky it made the camera blurry. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/a-bear monthly 0.5 2021-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1624994986058-6HK9KG7W8XDVWJWIBB36/unsplash-image-KI5e_91eaZo.jpg Blog - A BEAR!!! - Make it stand out Like this, but in the street! https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/the-power-of-shared-hobbies monthly 0.5 2021-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625373976266-KTG53FVBU8VDA8U4L8AA/Screenshot+2021-07-04+12.45.44+AM.png Blog - The Power of Shared Hobbies - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625374034708-B97U0D8RK15Z5FAMB3GW/20210622_174156.jpg Blog - The Power of Shared Hobbies - Make it stand out Suburbia is great! But I’m terrible at it. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/thankful-for-a-convention monthly 0.5 2021-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625688352152-VJ7J1YZAIXEPN29JC845/20210704_124712.jpg Blog - Thankful For a Convention - Make it stand out Cool kids (and also candy). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625688029504-GCBE32TDF1X7252HRTC5/20210703_172212.jpg Blog - Thankful For a Convention - Make it stand out Katrina and James were kind enough to school me in Tiny Towns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625688279264-1CIZZZWC86DIIBMCO793/20210704_124718.jpg Blog - Thankful For a Convention - Make it stand out I maintain that Ursula did nothing wrong. Ariel signed a contract. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625688195670-GM33388E0I4PPZ39HSSX/20210704_124733.jpg Blog - Thankful For a Convention - Make it stand out Brian made sure I got in on this Villainous game. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625687799658-XENZGJAI5IACMT9BEN1Y/Screenshot+2021-07-07+3.56.22+PM.png Blog - Thankful For a Convention - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/a-host-of-new-experiences monthly 0.5 2021-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625957455020-6E2D77QIW8XJL6LZ3LIS/20210706_082939.jpg Blog - A “Host” of New Experiences - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1625957601484-PAPSL1LSE4QL42RLEZQF/20210705_193428.jpg Blog - A “Host” of New Experiences - Make it stand out Work in progress. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/finding-time-to-smell-the-stopped-roses monthly 0.5 2022-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1627234509583-SB6NEFDA9U9Y3NWWZ4OS/20210722_100149.jpg Blog - Finding Time to Smell the Stopped Roses - Make it stand out Don’t forget to touch the Mississippi! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1627234138574-Q7ZM7CPJH97ISSVYYKYF/20210720_111837.jpg Blog - Finding Time to Smell the Stopped Roses - Make it stand out You can feel the air change well before you can see the cave. Very eerie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1627233894825-YC0I5431TT8SA8VMY6LZ/20210720_154424+%281%29.jpg Blog - Finding Time to Smell the Stopped Roses - Make it stand out A hazy day, but worth the sweat! https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/america-is-burning monthly 0.5 2021-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628034479978-IXN728R1NU1MEGAY3S1O/20210731_180047.jpg Blog - America Is Burning - Make it stand out Oh look, particles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628034261497-09IK7AX2NRF3212PIZPB/20210731_132353.jpg Blog - America Is Burning - Make it stand out Who’s excited for a bike ride? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628035877100-T986MBN35RDR0OJOCSWA/Denver+Route.png Blog - America Is Burning - Make it stand out Any game designers in Denver want to wave at me as I sprint through? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628035688012-85LCG7F2AJXD0Q4RLL7M/red+is+bad+green+is+good.png Blog - America Is Burning - Make it stand out Fire = Fire! Shapes with colors = air quality. Green is good and red is bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628034061375-MM7RHE3HIG73VP73KC6G/Polluted+Air.png Blog - America Is Burning - Make it stand out Now part of your regular weather forecast… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628036854494-SGJ1RGRTN75NRN6AY03Q/20210729_133514.jpg Blog - America Is Burning - Make it stand out These trees were maybe 500 meters away? People were fading into the smoke quickly. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/i-have-altered-the-deal monthly 0.5 2021-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628295197681-W29DXJK976Z27OZF35GX/prayidontalteritanyfurther.png Blog - I Have Altered the Deal - Make it stand out Despite its flaws, this is still one of my favorite CCGs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628298588645-ZLNQ3QLO9VARRAM739WE/Screenshot+2021-08-06+8.08.43+PM.png Blog - I Have Altered the Deal - Make it stand out Seems like such a little detour now…but probably not while I’m riding it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628299899600-AUSOSN7D93A1POG3QYG5/20210805_144714.jpg Blog - I Have Altered the Deal - Make it stand out Keep on riding. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/adaptations-not-the-dominant-species-kind monthly 0.5 2021-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628480646324-JZFW9PS1TB67GQ93EKM4/20210806_113247.jpg Blog - Adaptations (not the Dominant Species Kind) - Make it stand out It’s hilarious that so many of these grass roads are numbered “avenues.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628480451114-8KNU7HUZ7Y6Y9QVN6926/20210805_144714.jpg Blog - Adaptations (not the Dominant Species Kind) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/i-almost-gave-up monthly 0.5 2021-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630188053856-EXRU34TXWV6ADV00XB36/20210821_121849.jpg Blog - I Almost Gave Up - Make it stand out Don’t get me wrong, I also celebrated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630189984217-ORA76WREMD6KJ3XY2PGO/goat+head.jpg Blog - I Almost Gave Up Not only do they puncture tires, but they’ve also stabbed me in the foot a few times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630187819704-LDGTRVG70HNH58DOM5TX/Deep+Sand+Road.jpg Blog - I Almost Gave Up That sand is mounded up over my toes. This wasn’t even the deepest/worst parts, but I was too frustrated (and worried I was going to run out of water) to take pictures later on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630188204913-CAGWO9198034R1RDC08Y/Sophia+Steamboat+Springs.jpg Blog - I Almost Gave Up - Make it stand out Sophia, an absolute legend, saving me from either a lightning bolt or a full-blown panic attack. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/remembering-brooklyn-or-an-ode-to-david-gordon-or-designing-games-around-a-strong-core monthly 0.5 2021-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630292150385-TIVC5NHD6NQ2SGLJ5BVS/Gordon.jpg Blog - Remembering Brooklyn OR An Ode to David Gordon OR Designing Games Around a Strong Core - Make it stand out David’s dog, Gordon, helping out with a quick brainstorm session on Evacuate! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630292278682-BNXSK7LF5QRQV7276J65/DSC09675.JPG Blog - Remembering Brooklyn OR An Ode to David Gordon OR Designing Games Around a Strong Core - Make it stand out Some tiles from Finding Utopia - I appreciate the work David puts into his protoypes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630292031915-IG083WNCXHP4TMZ3IH85/David.jpg Blog - Remembering Brooklyn OR An Ode to David Gordon OR Designing Games Around a Strong Core - Make it stand out I miss this guy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630292090136-QS7ZVF0MIXQCZGALN3BQ/Happy+Hour.jpg Blog - Remembering Brooklyn OR An Ode to David Gordon OR Designing Games Around a Strong Core - Make it stand out Part of “Happy Hour” at the Gordon Household. It was really nice to be able to relax and unwind after the darkness of 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630292349095-DO2DXX1FABQ3P872N44H/Tam2.jpg Blog - Remembering Brooklyn OR An Ode to David Gordon OR Designing Games Around a Strong Core - Make it stand out Tam pitching an idea. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/am-i-starting-to-like-cooperative-games monthly 0.5 2021-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1631321717181-EHR5QAOXRODCPNJDFVF1/20210910_175305.jpg Blog - Am I Starting To Like Cooperative Games? - Make it stand out Probably a little faded from being in the sun on the bike all the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1631312983678-GB1Z6STHHNDXBD6D59Y0/20210612_141230.jpg Blog - Am I Starting To Like Cooperative Games? - Make it stand out Even for hand-drawn cubes, this game has some serious table presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1631321234646-73I2MMHJVFLJPDDOHFMF/DSC09685.JPG Blog - Am I Starting To Like Cooperative Games? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/spinning-my-wheels-in-nevada monthly 0.5 2021-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1632106575398-ONXJY2QRTYCSYXSKKZDX/20210912_102824.jpg Blog - Spinning My Wheels In Nevada - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/by-the-numbers monthly 0.5 2021-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1632938503196-J3BMI2I5ZUKV137JIPGU/2021+Bike+Trip+Route+Final.png Blog - By the Numbers - Make it stand out A slight detour in Fargo… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1633027257669-MO0C3SPUVPU2Q3C8CCKD/20210926_185609.jpg Blog - By the Numbers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/finally-board-game-bike-has-come-back-to-dennn-verrr monthly 0.5 2022-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/0ad2dcd8-666b-4477-91a2-44e8a7bf0a57/20220220_144325.jpg Blog - FINALLY, Board Game Bike HAS COME BACK… to DENNN-verrr! - Make it stand out FINALLY! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/d5627108-f311-4c6e-9955-32e2bd9d7d99/20220219_140639.jpg Blog - FINALLY, Board Game Bike HAS COME BACK… to DENNN-verrr! - Make it stand out So much sun! But a little snow too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/ea5c2241-acf4-4d85-af6d-5b7eb891fb34/20220219_140535.jpg Blog - FINALLY, Board Game Bike HAS COME BACK… to DENNN-verrr! - Make it stand out The city is filled with these incredible murals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/b6979b3b-ddea-4177-9b3f-5f4bdf2f9c20/20220219_141147.jpg Blog - FINALLY, Board Game Bike HAS COME BACK… to DENNN-verrr! - Make it stand out Cherry Creek rushing towards downtown. https://www.boardgamebike.com/blog/i-missed-my-bike monthly 0.5 2022-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/9c2bcb70-09bc-4ce2-9ffe-1fbf9e6e929f/20220219_125740.jpg Blog - I Missed My Bike - Make it stand out One of many quiet Denver streets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/eea0ca0c-3e8d-4823-99f2-cda8f7b80049/20210824_112206.jpg Blog - I Missed My Bike - Make it stand out One of the smelly gloves! Also, a very blown out photo from the Blue River taken in August. https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design daily 0.75 2021-10-08 https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design/stop-apologizing-for-your-games monthly 0.5 2021-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1629341444329-C216VUHDBPV7TI7VW5I2/20210727_130224.jpg Game Design - Stop Apologizing For Your Games - Make it stand out Admit it - you have a box like this too! https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design/start-here-you-are-a-game-designer monthly 0.5 2021-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628656095129-UABK3HZAAWSFUF7KP47T/20171119_095200.jpg Game Design - You Are a Game Designer - Make it stand out It’s me, as a leader card in Crown of Aragon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628656931555-VE90AM1D7LS490TCUCWR/Heavyweight+Championship+Playtesting+Icon.jpeg Game Design - You Are a Game Designer - Make it stand out Heavyweight Championship Playtesting - an online testing group for longer/heavier games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1628656502270-UTYNVKNZ4Q3DM8Y70UHW/Hidden+Masters.jpg Game Design - You Are a Game Designer - Make it stand out Remember in-person playtesting? Hidden Masters, summer 2019. https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design/setting-playtesting-goals monthly 0.5 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1631571408844-S54QQC93TUSCN01D53CF/20210821_113033.jpg Game Design - Setting Playtesting Goals - Make it stand out But goals can take you to places you might not have thought possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1631570995594-XT6KGUO7JL812FC2T9MF/20210805_141451.jpg Game Design - Setting Playtesting Goals - Make it stand out Sometimes the road is unclear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1631570833694-6FIKRA2LQ8QBNB80PV2P/20210719_155132.jpg Game Design - Setting Playtesting Goals - Make it stand out Some goals are easier than others. https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design/the-oregon-effect monthly 0.5 2021-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1633112106707-IA60P9EWD90XDR9DZC7D/war+of+whispers.jpg Game Design - The Oregon Effect: Parallel Thinking in Game Design - Make it stand out The name and box art for this game are just perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1633112639383-RNQXQV5FOARW401QV4O1/20191203_191044.jpg Game Design - The Oregon Effect: Parallel Thinking in Game Design - Make it stand out A player board for Hidden Masters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1633112749741-GM3QSUW8ROKYENM9KDFH/20191022_223059.jpg Game Design - The Oregon Effect: Parallel Thinking in Game Design - Make it stand out An early prototype of Hidden Masters from a few years ago. https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design/top-playtesting-tips-another-early-one monthly 0.5 2021-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1629996903598-WW3T9Z2C94YX6B3VQY1X/processed_20210819_162956.jpg Game Design - My Favorite Playtesting Guidelines https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design/avoiding-the-what-if-rabbit-hole monthly 0.5 2021-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630559142620-D2821GWMCWZB3Q0ZS3TT/20210720_111837.jpg Game Design - Avoiding the “What if?” Rabbit Hole - Make it stand out There are no answers this way - only more questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630559026755-1O2C8UEJKD0R33MA2BG0/20210726_162337.jpg Game Design - Avoiding the “What if?” Rabbit Hole - Make it stand out What if you put a giant spoon in the middle of the city? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1630522846433-X2GQRPECEY0VDOK9E5L5/how-rude.jpg Game Design - Avoiding the “What if?” Rabbit Hole - Make it stand out Tell ‘em, Stephanie. https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design/why-i-cringe-when-players-give-feedback-during-the-playtest-or-im-begging-you-to-stop-giving-feedback-during-the-playtest monthly 0.5 2021-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1629514659016-A1ZGOCQ73RW19AMYS4K3/20210820_204715.jpg Game Design - Why I Cringe When Players Give Feedback During the Playtest - Make it stand out Handy dandy tasty snack! https://www.boardgamebike.com/game-design/vv1c3vhjipr7047x7wnlih9j8co95g monthly 0.5 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f62bfd7e367a31c2bc43ce8/1632349812747-7R2EG17WK3PD2UVC27V3/20210915_163650.jpg Game Design - Giving Good Playtesting Feedback - Make it stand out My feedback on this sidewalk from Battle Mountain, NV: I was frustrated and felt like I was wasting my time following this winding path. 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