Yes, The Armor Squeaks, But It's Supposed To
It's been a stressful time for a lot of folks lately. So, I offer something that – depending on your outlook – may lower your blood pressure and bring a dash of happiness to you: I humbly present an article from NPR about Jeff de Boer, who makes tiny suits...
Life Lessons From Illuminati
I amused myself recently by coming up with "Life Lessons From Munchkin." I realize that I spend too much time thinking about games, so I turned the same chin-stroking consideration to another fine game: Illuminati. • The ways everything is really connected in the world are sometimes pretty funny. •...
Recluse, Re-Zeus, Recycle
If you're looking for a cool adventure idea for your recent-era tabletop game – complete with a few neat pictures – I present to you an article about the rediscovery of a lost temple to Zeus. It was found in Limyra, Turkey, and the story of how it was tracked...
Frag As A Teaching Device
We think Frag is a pretty great game, with a straightforward design full of depth and plenty of room for exploration. Nick LaLone, who teaches a course on Game Design and Development (GDD1) at Rochester Institute of Technology, sees it as a great tool to equip the next generation of...
No Boxing Day? Say What?
I recently learned that Boxing Day isn't widely observed in the U.S.A.! For a Canadian, that's wild. Let me backtrack . . . In Canada (and the Commonwealth in general), we call December 26th "Boxing Day." The name's origins are disputed. Some people claim it has something to do with...
Holiday Wishes
We're on our break now. Wishes are allowed. I'd really like world peace, honest taxes, and no mosquito bites. But I'll put my game hat on and hope that you get a good break, and that you get to - • Play a brand new game! • Play an old...
Life Lessons From Munchkin
The following seems like an idea that might have been done before (after all, the Daily Illuminator's been around 31 years), but I'm not finding any evidence (although, if I'm wrong, feel free to let me know!). So, I present for your contemplation, some life lessons one can take away...
What's In A Name? An Editorial Challenge
Being the editor of game material can be tricky. Not only do I need to confirm that sentences are grammatical, but I also need to ensure they make sense in the larger context. That larger context includes checking that terms of art are used correctly. Three of the more challenging...