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Happy Birthday to me!
By Mark McKinnon · 21 September 2019 · 0 comments
Another year older, though perhaps not wiser. Mark looks back on a busy and enjoyable year of creating games and shares some highlights from the months since his last birthday.
Uncategorized · boardgame, game design, gamedev, indiedev, kickstarter, miniatures, tabletop
10 Reasons why your Kickstarter will fail
By Mark McKinnon · 19 July 2019 · 0 comments
A practical article from a positive, motivated creator who wants to help projects succeed. Mark shares lessons for people preparing to launch a Kickstarter.
Developer diary · campaign, help, kickstarter
A Beginner’s Guide to designing a game
By Mark McKinnon · 27 June 2019 · 0 comments
Have an idea for the next big game? This introduction explores how players’ interest in game design can grow from house rules and home-made scenarios into something more.
game design, indie dev, kickstarter, protoype
James Mathe: a tribute
By Mark McKinnon · 16 June 2019 · 0 comments
A tribute to Kickstarter pioneer James Mathe, told through a personal reflection and memories of the game-design community.
community
The game is now available!
By Mark McKinnon · 17 March 2019 · 0 comments
Following the successful Kickstarter campaign, work began on preparing the files for print. The finished games arrived after a process shaped by lessons learned and a focus on quality.
Game news
The Kickstarter successfully funded
By Mark McKinnon · 9 July 2018 · 0 comments
The campaign reached its funding goal, but the battle was only beginning. Those who missed the campaign were invited to join through a late pledge.
Preview video by Ready Steady Play!
By Mark McKinnon · 1 September 2017 · 0 comments
After visiting the Wreck and Ruin stand at UK Games Expo, Ready Steady Play took a look at the game, its components and rules, and shared their impressions.
Developer diary #12 – The hand of fate
By Mark McKinnon · 25 May 2017 · 0 comments
Another week in the Wastes brings a welcome to the newest warriors. Mark, your wasteland guide, invites them to gather round and hear what lies ahead.
Developer diary #11 – By a point or a landslide: winning’s winning
By Mark McKinnon · 15 May 2017 · 0 comments
By the fire’s fading embers, Mark returns with a wasteland tale and a thought about what it means to win.
Developer diary #10: Last action hero
By Mark McKinnon · 8 May 2017 · 0 comments
Mark welcomes the wasteland warriors and offers guidance for surviving another journey through the stormy world of Wreck and Ruin.