Late 2018 saw an almost perfect storm of dodgey tabletop game Kickstarter campaigns hit the platform. In this extract from issue 25 we take a look at what was going on.
Issue 25
I Had The Same Idea in Issue 25
Nothing exists in a vacuum. Not even game ideas. Matthew recounts how he came up with a game, and then saw someone else with the same idea bring it to life. Read this article, and many more, in Issue 25 of The Campaigner. Get it now as digital download or in print while stocks last.
Graphic Design in Card Games from Issue 25
Every player has seen them, cards that are well designed and functional. Or cards which confuse and confound. Khairul Hamdan discusses the fundamentals of card design, and looks at some examples of those doing it right. And those who aren’t. Read this article, and many more, in Issue 25 of The Campaigner. Get it now as digital download […]
Featured Hobbyist in Issue 25
This issues featured hobbyist is Simon McGuire, a geologist from South Australia who loves abstract Eurogames. Read this article, and many more, in Issue 25 of The Campaigner. Get it now as digital download or in print while stocks last.
Worlds of Roleplay in Issue 25
Are you ready to dive back into adventure? Foti returns with a new series of Worlds of Roleplay, as he takes the reins as Dungeon Master with two novice players under his wing. Read this article, and many more, in Issue 25 of The Campaigner. Get it now as digital download or in print while stocks last.
Burger Up game feature in Issue 25
Burger Up surprised many with a simple theme that integrated seamlessly with a straight forward stacking mechanic. And it is a lot of fun! The games designer Matt Parkes, and Allen Chang from publisher Rule & Make, provided thoughts and insight into how the game was developed and released. Read this article, and many more, […]
AVCon 2018 in Issue 25
We continue our regular AVCon coverage, but this time the event is assessed by two very special guests. Read this article, and many more, in Issue 25 of The Campaigner. Get it now as digital download or in print while stocks last.
The Game Crafter in Issue 25
How do you build a company from an idea into a global game prototyping empire? We find out as Tavis Parker recounts how The Game Crafter came to be, and where it is headed. Read this article, and many more, in Issue 25 of The Campaigner. Get it now as digital download or in print while stocks last.
Crowdfunding Chaos in Issue 25
What happens when Kickstarter goes bad? In Crowdfunding Chaos we take a look at three questionable crowdfunding campaigns that popped up around the same time. Each has their own unique issues, and shocking conclusion. Read this article, and many more, in Issue 25 of The Campaigner. Get it now as digital download or in print while stocks last.
This past week on the tabletop
19/08/2018 – 25/08/2018 What happened in the world of tabletop over the last week? There has been a lot of buzz about Keyforge, but no one is completely sure what it means. So why not hear all about it from the horses mouth? Tis the season for accolades. Boardgames Australia revealed the short list for […]