Category Archives: Projects

The first post described about how the game changed between the first and second games of Bad Elf.  This was followed by some concerns that I still have over the game and some pictures of the game in action.  This … Continue reading →

Yesterday evening, Bad Elf hit the table twice!!!!  The first game was with three players and the second with four.  I don’t remember who won (it was not me).  The game played very well – exceptionally well!  I was surprised … Continue reading →

Things done: Conveyor Deck Bidding Cards Player Board Cubes gathered Meeples acquired Rules written Things to do (before tomorrow’s play test) Design and print out the hidden goal cards Trim edges of player boards Tomorrow is the day!!!  First play … Continue reading →

Hi Click below to see the latest version of the rules BAD ELF – rules v2.0

Yesterday I picked up Sophie from school and took her to her Track and Field club.  While she worked on middle distance running techniques, discus and high jump, I plugged in my laptop and converted all my graphics into a … Continue reading →

In this simple bidding game, players use six elves to load Santa’s sleigh.  This test will decide which group of elves will be this year’s Santa’s Official Helpers.  Each player needs a board which represents Santa’s Sleigh.  The sleigh has … Continue reading →

The weekend was not as productive as I wished.  I did get the carpets cleaned and got caught up on Homeland (a must see TV series) and The Walking Dead.  I also watched my beloved Arsenal get a tie with … Continue reading →

November is National Game Design Month – see earlier posts.  Bad Elf is my attempt to design a game in a single month and have it played.  Here is the latest update: Added a lump of coal! In my game, … Continue reading →