Insights on board game design, pedagogy, and the world of games by Máté Lencse
From an expensive first prototype that never got published to scrappy card-and-sticker builds today. Lessons learned about what publishers actually want.
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High school teams designed health education board games for a national competition, followed by a hands-on board game pedagogy workshop for their teachers.
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Inside a game designer's collection: hundreds of board games, design tools, and pedagogy resources. A peek into the creative workspace.
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Three board games in active development plus three more in the queue. A look at the busy life of a designer balancing commissions and international ambitions.
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Hungarian game designers gathered to celebrate their craft on the Day of Hungarian Culture. Why recognizing board game authorship matters for gaming culture.
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Hikaru no Go uses manga to introduce the classic game of Go to young readers. A teacher and game designer explains why this approach to learning works.
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What does your board game playstyle reveal about you? A game designer explores self-awareness in gaming and the five levels of reflecting on your own play.
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From Carcassonne to Skull, discover how our family rang in the New Year with board games chosen so our 8-year-old could play right alongside the adults.
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A game designer questions board game consumerism and explores alternative play using nature, everyday objects, and community-driven creativity at a workshop.
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Four new board game releases in one year, from a cooperative family game to a theatrical experience. A designer reflects on a record-breaking 2024 season.
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