"Of Prose and Passing Thoughts" & "Song Lyrics of Amura"
This summer, I was able to complete and publish two books. “Of Prose and Passing Thoughts” in July and “Song Lyrics of Amurá” in August.
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Amurá
- Jul 26
- 3 min
Laughing & Losing
How many of you have learned to judge a person’s character on how they play a game and how they lose it?
Amurá
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Sharing a Vending Tent on Father’s Day
Watching my kids explain my games to strangers, putting smiles on their faces and joy in their eyes. Well, it put a lump in my throat.
Amurá
- May 24
- 3 min
The Song Lyrics of Amurá: An Upcoming Book
For the last month and a half, I’ve been cataloging the lyrics of finished songs I have written over the previous five decades.
Amurá
- Apr 19
- 2 min
Kitunda, A Brew of Luck and Strategy
Dice in any board game brings “chance” as a component to the game. Strategy comes into play when a player uses it to their advantage.
Amurá
- Mar 29
- 2 min
Convention Reflection
We recently showcased some of our games to the public at the LI Tabletop Game Expo. It was our first major, and it was quite an experience.
Amurá
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Convention Bound We Go
Exhibiting is always an interesting experience. I find that it’s like introducing your family to a group of strangers.
Amurá
- Feb 15
- 3 min
Mom, My Game Guru
Mom would have been 96 years old this February. She was surprised to see some of my early board games and would love a good game of Gin-Go.
Amurá
- Jan 11
- 2 min
A NEW YEAR, THINKING ABOUT THE ROAD FROM HERE
I find that the new-year experience always causes me to reflect on the year past. What could I have done better in areas of my life?
Amurá
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
Got Ideas? Stay With Them!
I love how ideas come, especially when you‘re busy doing something unrelated. A good reason I’ve learned to keep a writing or drawing pad.
Amurá
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
Gambling with Gin-Go
I’ve talked about Gin-Go to a few folks around the country as I like to hear about their experiences playing the game. Some players take...
Amurá
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
When Your Gut Asks You Questions
Many game developers have that gut instinct that drives them to create. That idea sitting on the porch of one’s imagination and won’t leave.
Amurá
- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
Game Design & Simplicity
Maintaining simple rules is essential. Somewhere I read, “if you can’t describe how it works in under three minutes, it’s too complicated."
Amurá
- May 21, 2022
- 2 min
SQUARIN’ OFF AND THE ONE-SQUARE SACRIFICE
While players will always offer the least number of squares to their opponents, the urge to use one’s Blockers may come earlier than require
Amurá
- Apr 23, 2022
- 2 min
ATTACTICS & PATROLLING MAZE CENTER
Because the Monarch is visible to all players, what are the best ways of controlling access to Maze Center with your pieces.
Amurá
- Mar 18, 2022
- 2 min
Gin-Go and the Joker
When playing Gin-Go, many players may make a quick meld at the beginning of a hand when getting a joker. But are there better ways play?
Amurá
- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
Play Gin-Go
Love playing cards. You'll love Gin-Go. A game that adds to your love of Rummy-style games.
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