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Transforming Sudoku Into a Social Experience
With pen and paper, the satisfaction you get when solving a Sudoku puzzle is warm an fuzzy. Now try solving the same puzzle against someone.
Amurá
Mar 132 min read


A Mind Building Kwanzaa Presentation of Gin-Go & Kitunda
It was a privilege to talk about game design at the Mind Builders Kwanzaa Celebration this December.
Amurá
Dec 18, 20242 min read


KITUNDA, Where Strategy and “CHANCE” Make for FUN
Games of chance have an uncanny ability to transform social settings into vibrant, laughter-filled gatherings.
Amurá
Sep 11, 20242 min read


FUN “TIME” WITH GIN-GO
I must have played Gin-Go over 1,000+ times since its creation in 1976. When played “1-on-1,” an exciting game can take about 30 to 45 mins.
Amurá
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Why Be A Game Designer?
Since I was a kid, taking things apart and trying to create something new and different from the pieces always caught my attention.
Amurá
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Riding High From Ace to King and Rolling Dice at Senior Centers
Between the good-natured storytellers and spirited competitors who play for keeps, it’s an exercise in mental agility and social grace.
Amurá
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Become a Game Guru: Teach and Play!
Gaming adds a dimension to a conversation that otherwise would not exist, from poking innocent fun to making blank threats.
Amurá
May 15, 20242 min read


A Great Time Was Had by All
Vending at conventions is not only a learning experience but also an enjoyable one.
Amurá
Apr 24, 20242 min read


"Learn How to Play" Puzzle #3 - Squarin' Off
Learn How to Play Squarin' Off with this puzzle: Where should WHITE place their blocker to force BLACK the least amount of points?
Amurá
Dec 18, 20231 min read


"Learn How To Play" Puzzle (#2) - Gin-Go
On the first and third Monday of every month, we will send you a puzzle to solve featuring one of our board games. Enjoy.
Amurá
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Learn How to Play Puzzle (#1) - Kitunda
On the first and third Monday of every month, we will send you a puzzle to solve featuring one of our board games. Enjoy.
Amurá
Nov 27, 20231 min read


Kitunda: Planting the Seeds of Strategy
The more I play Kitunda, the more I enjoy its experience. The moment the element of chance is introduced, it levels the playing field.
Amurá
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Not Every Player Plays The Way You Intended
If you play a game enough times, specifically if it’s a new concept game, you’ll find cracks in the marble.
Amurá
Oct 18, 20232 min read


Laughing & Losing
How many of you have learned to judge a person’s character on how they play a game and how they lose it?
Amurá
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Sharing a Vending Tent on Father’s Day
Watching my kids explain my games to strangers, putting smiles on their faces and joy in their eyes. Well, it put a lump in my throat.
Amurá
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Kitunda, A Brew of Luck and Strategy
Dice in any board game brings “chance” as a component to the game. Strategy comes into play when a player uses it to their advantage.
Amurá
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Convention Reflection
We recently showcased some of our games to the public at the LI Tabletop Game Expo. It was our first major, and it was quite an experience.
Amurá
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Convention Bound We Go
Exhibiting is always an interesting experience. I find that it’s like introducing your family to a group of strangers.
Amurá
Mar 4, 20232 min read


Gambling with Gin-Go
I’ve talked about Gin-Go to a few folks around the country as I like to hear about their experiences playing the game. Some players take...
Amurá
Dec 6, 20223 min read


Game Design & Simplicity
Maintaining simple rules is essential. Somewhere I read, “if you can’t describe how it works in under three minutes, it’s too complicated."
Amurá
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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