Change of Pace
And now for something completely different. Planets!
More planets over at Google+ (You might have to have a google account to see them though. Sorry, them's the rules, but I didn't make them.)
The Game Crafter News
09 June 2023
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Review: Jump Gate:: Father Geek's Review of Jump Gate Fourth Edition
by fathergeek
My biggest concern when introducing this game to new players is seeing them run away from the table when I attempt to simplify how they score points at the end of the game. I have created homemade “How to Score” cards to pass around the table so players can make intelligent decisions when collecting Resources and to help in the math-heavy calculation of points. Although you only have to play the game a few times to see how points are scored just by reading the Resource cards. Just something to consider when playing the game with new players and not a negative whatsoever.
Jump Gate continues to be improved through each edition. Refinement of rules, crisper gameplay, and easier component management are all here. Having played every edition since the second, I can see that the designer not only takes into account the feedback received from players but continues to love exploring new ways to make the game more engaging and entertaining. The result is a game that continues to impress. The Gamer Geeks were not overly infatuated, but neither is Jump Gate trying to woe them. This game focuses on the fun at the table and empowers the player to do a lot with very little overhead. Great stuff and a wonderful game for the family and casual players.
Do play Jump Gate (Fourth Edition) when time and opportunity permits! You will find this space exploration game worth your time and money.
Full review available at https://fathergeek.com/jump-gate-fourth-edition/ -
Reply: Jump Gate:: General:: Re: Here's What's New in the 4th Edition of Jump Gate
by Jambeast
Any chance of this being for sale at PNP Arcade? -
Thread: The Game Crafter, LLC:: News:: Protospiel North 2023 - Sponsored by The Game Crafter
Protospiel North is an extension of the popular series of Protospiel board game design and development conventions. The 2023 event is happening in Toronto, Canada on June 10-11. (only 2 days away!) Details at https://jslack.lpages.co/protospiel-north-2023/
Amateur and established board game designers get together to test and improve game prototypes in a supportive, cooperative environment. This casual event is based on sharing experiences and insight toward a goal of making the best games.
The Game Crafter loves to support indie game designers and design events and so we’re happy to support Protospiel North each year! We provide blank prototyping components, game pieces, TGC promo cards, and Fail Faster Playtesting Journals (on behalf of Jay Cormier).