Research – Drayer Ink

Target Audiences

Whether we like it or not, board games are a product, and products are designed to appeal to a certain sector of the population, whether niche, hobby, or mass – understanding the audience, and the part we want to target, is an essential part of the process.

Thematic Design

Last night on the Meeple Syrup Show, we had the lovely Sarah Shipp as our guest to talk about how to start a thematic design her way. Here’s a bit about mine!

Playing Games – Akrotiri

Here’s a story about Akrotiri, or how I met my favourite game – AND ONE OF THE DESIGNERS

Tidepool Tour, pt.4 – the aftermath

I was thrilled to be offered a tour of the tide pools around the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. This is the story of that tour in several parts.

Tidepool Tour, pt.2 – the prelude

I was thrilled to be offered a tour of the tide pools around the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. This is the story of that tour in several parts.

Short Circuit – getting the buzz going

The first game George and I ever designed together was based on an idea I had about electronic circuits. We played a few variations on the original game, then literally and figuratively shelved it. Now, years later and with a lot more game design experience under our belts, we are reworking it. First of all,Continue reading “Short Circuit – getting the buzz going”

Intertidal Survival – Characters

When I came up with the concept for my “rockpool” game, I imagined that everyone was playing as a crab, but I very quickly decided that I needed multiple species. Here are the top 6!