How to Make a Card Game

❖ Version History ❖ 3rd-4th of December 2023In the weeks that came immediately after the conclusion of our Kickstarter experience, there were some swift decisions that had to be made. With it being the mid of November, we knew that we had a product in hand, and that it was time to start capitalizing on […]

❖ Version History ❖ 1st of July – 17th of November 2022Well, it would be an understatement to say anything less than: We have finally made it. Are you ready for some behind the scenes action? At the time that I am writing this, it is now 2023. Between my last post to the design

❖ Version History ❖ 13th of September 2022During our last discussion of designing the play mats for Calendra, we had left off on just receiving the absolutely beautiful first attempt prototypes (as pictured above during our session report from the night before). These had been delivered in the mail probably about 10 days earlier, and

❖ Version History ❖ September 2022A major project for Librarium Games this year has been trying to integrate more and more into the Board Game Geek Community. Why you might ask? ~ Well, as we have gotten more involved in the game design universe we have spoken with more professionals in the industry, and it

❖ Version History ❖ 16th of August 2022This story… goes back to one of the most critical moments in my decision to begin striving toward professional life as a game designer, and it is also one of the most incredible tales of my life to date. So… circa three years ago (almost to the day)

❖ Version History ❖ 1st of June – 1st of October 2022While I was immersed in the process of designing the video formatting of the rule book for Calendra, there was also another major project going on in the background: setting up the massive undertaking that is peer-based reviews. When it comes to game design

❖ Version History ❖ 11th- 20th of July 2022Okay, so, last time on the Librarium Games Design Journal we were on a journey to create video content for the Rule Book of Calendra. In terms of project management, I would say that there are essentially 3 major steps to video productions of almost any kind:

❖ Version History ❖ 11th- 20th of July 2022So let’s take a quick step back and assess where we are in the process of designing Calendra at this point in time. So far, we have: ❖ Created the Game over 2.5 years, relentlessly play testing the mechanics & numbers❖ Gone through at least 5 iterations

❖ Version History ❖ 1st-15th of July 2022As we discussed last time on the Design Journal, we were preparing designs for garnishing our pin packaging for the Calendra Seasonal Pins Collection. These little card stock prints, having been designed to the specs that we need to make the package snug and perfect for our prototype,