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.
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Amurá
May 24, 20233 min read
The Song Lyrics of Amurá: An Upcoming Book
For the last month and a half, I’ve been cataloging the lyrics of finished songs I have written over the previous five decades.
Amurá
Apr 19, 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
Mar 29, 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 4, 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
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Mom, My Game Guru
Mom would have been 96 years old this February. She was surprised to see some of my early board games and would love a good game of Gin-Go.
Amurá
Jan 11, 20232 min read
A NEW YEAR, THINKING ABOUT THE ROAD FROM HERE
I find that the new-year experience always causes me to reflect on the year past. What could I have done better in areas of my life?
Amurá
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Got Ideas? Stay With Them!
I love how ideas come, especially when you‘re busy doing something unrelated. A good reason I’ve learned to keep a writing or drawing pad.
Amurá
Dec 6, 20223 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
Nov 7, 20222 min read
When Your Gut Asks You Questions
Many game developers have that gut instinct that drives them to create. That idea sitting on the porch of one’s imagination and won’t leave.
Amurá
Oct 1, 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
May 21, 20222 min read
SQUARIN’ OFF AND THE ONE-SQUARE SACRIFICE
While players will always offer the least number of squares to their opponents, the urge to use one’s Blockers may come earlier than require
Amurá
Apr 23, 20222 min read
ATTACTICS & PATROLLING MAZE CENTER
Because the Monarch is visible to all players, what are the best ways of controlling access to Maze Center with your pieces.
Amurá
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Gin-Go and the Joker
When playing Gin-Go, many players may make a quick meld at the beginning of a hand when getting a joker. But are there better ways play?
Amurá
Nov 23, 20211 min read
Play Gin-Go
Love playing cards. You'll love Gin-Go. A game that adds to your love of Rummy-style games.
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