Category Archives: Gaming Culture
Escape Room: Adult Ed
Escape Room Concept: The players work at an adult-ed program and need to print something in 1 hour before students arrive, but the toner, paper, and printer access code are stored in different locked-away, hidden cupboards, so teachers aren’t wasting … Continue reading
My Double Life
“Oh, since you’re here,” my supervisor said, “Could I ask you something about your resume? Actually, I’ve been meaning to ask you this since we first hired you.” At this point, naturally, my head exploded. What could it be? Does … Continue reading
Iggle Review of Takeout
We got a lovely review of Takeout over on Geek Girl Penpal Club: I was especially delighted by the accessibility of the cards for non-readers and those with color-blindness. Each flavor is delineated by a color, a word, and a … Continue reading
Pavilion: Touch Edition Review | Hardcore Droid
One of my favorite old magazines, Hardcore Droid, is back up, and I have a new review up. So fun to be writing here again. As If By An Occult Hand Pavilion is a unique twist on the exploration game. After … Continue reading
Biang Biang
We ‘re adding a special expansion card to Takeout as an SDCC exclusive. (I can’t believe that’s an actual sentence I just typed.) I’ve been considering adding either Taiwanese pineapple cake or Xian pulled noodles, both really stylish, specific foods … Continue reading
Restocking
This time, they sold out because a customer bought several boxes to take on an overseas trip — I think as small, portable gifts for their hosts. It’s so lovely that my game about expat adventures is going to be part of someone else’s travel adventure! Continue reading
The Question Mark (and Martian Ballerinas)
This Ask Polly about writing a book is pretty much how I feel about releasing Takeout. Ok, yes, that day when a new coworker had already played my game, without me telling him about it, is still possibly the best … Continue reading
Sim Builders
One of my favorite sim builder games was Nat Geo’s Doomsday Preppers. Sure, it was based on the show about survivalists preparing for an inevitable apocalypse, but this game is super cute. Even the underground bunkers of survivalist supplies are … Continue reading
London Demands Spices
London demands spices. I think that’s a pretty solid summary of the British Empire, actually. Also, it’s my winter break, and I’m playing Civ with Eric, just like when we were in college a few years ago, I mean several … Continue reading
Dual-Classing, or Why I Am Not Good At Casual Chats
Teaching Coworker: How long do you think my bowling activity should be? Two hours? Me: First, you need to define the game’s parameters. How many students are coming? Are you planning to reserve lanes? With 10 students and two lanes, … Continue reading
