I received my latest order from TheGameCrafter.com, which included the first full set of my up-coming game, Dicey Curves. The cards turned out very nicely, and everything fits easily into the large draw-string bag. In fact, it might be a … Continued
W. Eric Martin, author of the BGG News, makes the folks reading “The Geek” aware that I will be demoing Dicey Curves at GenCon … and that it should be out in mid-August. Not sure how dorky it is that … Continued
I will be in Indianapolis next Thursday and Friday (August 4th and 5th) attending GenCon Indy 2011 (“The Best Four Days in Gaming!”). Thursday will be my day to wander around and see what there is to see, get the … Continued
The website and available products and services at TheGameCrafter.com just went through a major upgrade this past week. The changes are requiring me to update the web graphics associated with each of the games I have available there. Jump Gate has already … Continued
A few days ago, my dad told my mom and sister “I think the Lord is getting a room ready for me … but it’s not quite ready yet.” Well, just before 1 p.m. today, it seems that the room … Continued
Keith Ullig of the Wausau Daily Herald — the main newspaper in my original hometown of Wausau, Wisconsin — did a nice column about my board game designing adventures. We had a great phone conversation that lasted just over an … Continued
If you’re looking to buy Jump Gate but haven’t been able to find it, here are some suggestions. Your FLGS (“Friendly Local Game Store”)! To buy the best modern board and card games, always start at your local board game store. … Continued
After a year of board-games-related craziness, I’d like to pause to shout a big “THANK YOU!” to everyone who has supported me around Jump Gate! From the original launch through TheGameCrafter.com, GAMES Magazine naming it the “2011 Traditional Game of … Continued
My father-in-law, Mike Kersten, finished off his battle with cancer earlier tonight. In the words of my wife: “He won.” We are celebrating his life … a great example of someone who walked softly and fought with grace — especially … Continued