We playtested the prototype on New Year's Day, 2021. It was crap. The upside was, we know exactly what is wrong with the design and how to fix it. The prototype played out much worse than I had imagined in my mind, and I have learned a valuable lesson: You learn nothing of your design if you don't test it...

This is the first Design Diary entry for Mech Battle. This Design Diary is a log of my thoughts, efforts, and decisions that went into board game designing. Mech Battle is my first ever design...

Subnautica doesn’t hold your hand, but it also doesn’t leave you stranded. The game introduces mechanics and challenges at a pace that feels organic, allowing players to learn through exploration and experimentation. This gradual build-up keeps the experience engaging and rewarding...

Something I've been trying to work out my whole life is the pursuit of passion. I have not gotten a satisfactory answer and have been...