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Deep Theme, Improved Accessibility, Solo Modes, and More

May 22, 2023 by Chris Scaffidi

Over the past 50 years, the world of board game design has witnessed a remarkable evolution, with creative advancements that revolutionized the way we play.

Categories general, special

Nice Touch – Details Matter in Graphic Design and Art

April 13, 2023 by Chris Scaffidi

A bit of whimsy. A reminder of the game’s magic. Little details in graphic design and art can trigger positive feelings and promote thematic immersion.

Categories board, box, cards, dice, general, miniatures, special, Uncategorized

You Need Friends: The Role of Tabletop Games

March 2, 2023February 17, 2023 by Chris Scaffidi

Tabletop games are the secret weapon for making friends, which in turn is essential for happiness, health, and a basic sense of meaning and purpose in life.

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Using Dexterity Mechanics to Promote Table Presence

February 9, 2023February 8, 2023 by Chris Scaffidi

Get your players moving! A silent table of players staring at cards attracts much less attention than some visible activity with eye-catching components.

Categories players, special

What Makes Kickstarter Videos about Games Compelling?

December 25, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

A post appeared in the Board Game Design Lab Community, asking for pointers to compelling Kickstarter videos. Here are replies and what made videos compelling.

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The Amazing Print-And-Play Builds of Martin Gonzalvez

October 29, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Martin runs the awesome little “Print and Play Hideaway” group on Facebook and is, as far as I can tell, the king of table presence when it comes to PNP’s.

Categories board, cards, miniatures, special, tokens

An Informal Exploration of What Bloggers Mean by “Table Presence”

April 30, 2023May 9, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

“Go big or go home” is just the start.

Categories board, cards, miniatures, special 4 Comments

Stadium Leaps off the Table with 3D Printing

April 18, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Elevate your game for pennies per part.

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Beyond Beauteous Birds: Wingspan Shows How to Appeal to a Big Audience

September 7, 2022April 12, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Ornithological-quality illustrations at your fingertips.

Categories cards, special 7 Comments

Wingspan’s Bird Feeder Links Theme to Table Presence

June 13, 2022March 21, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Have you ever seen a dice tower that so nicely integrates with a game’s theme?

Categories dice, players, special 4 Comments
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