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Confirming Commonalities of Art in Awesome Fantasy Games

December 18, 2022December 17, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

I previously identified commonalities in game art that players called awesome. In this post, I test if those generalizations apply to top-ranked fantasy games.

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Commonalities of “Awesome Art” in Tabletop Games

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

What do the art pieces in successful games have in common? Let’s compare a sample of top-rated games that have reputedly “awesome art” to find commonalities.

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Designer-Developers CAN do Art and Graphic Design

November 28, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Most game designers and developers don’t also do art and graphic design. Yet a few special people succeed in mastering multiple areas. They’re an inspiration!

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Great Graphic Designers — Initial Notes on Game Boxes

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

In many fields, apprentices and journeymen study masters. It’s no different in graphic design. Let’s look at some people who do great work for tabletop games.

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Cute and Cozy Creatures Capture an Audience’s Attention

October 25, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Some games feature cute creatures. Shamelessly cute creatures. Creatures so cute that you have to grab the box when browsing your friendly local game store.

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Gone Beyond Cardboard: Interesting (Excessive?) Packaging

November 22, 2022October 18, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Packaging makes a game’s first impression. Because most games come in cardboard boxes, more lavish packaging can make an impression. A quick tour of examples…

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The Making of an Amazing Tabletop-Game Box: An Age Contrived

September 5, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

An Age Contrived illustrates the journey of a tabletop game’s primary box illustration, including some challenges along the way.

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Great Examples of Mini Box Layout and Design

November 10, 2022June 29, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Great examples of boxes (card-sized or smaller), in terms of aesthetics, graphic design, layout and illustration/art. Includes tips on box sides.

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How do Publishers Present Games on Websites? Wingspan as an Example

September 5, 2022May 31, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

How do publishers showcase their creations?

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