Return to House on the Hill

In February I visited a nearby House on the Hill, a 19th century wooden house now in serious need of some TLC. Back then I peeked through the windows. Today I entered. House of dreams. The house is owned by the City of Stockholm but maintained and managed by a group of volunteers. On condition … Continue reading Return to House on the Hill →

LinCon 2025

LinCon is a game convention in Linköping, Sweden. After a pleasant visit last year, I returned this year for more. A two hour drive from Stockholm and spanning the four days of the Ascension school holiday, LinCon is a good destination for a family holiday. Linköping itself offers many sights and Sweden is at its … Continue reading LinCon 2025 →

Spelunking at Trollegater

30 km south of Linköping lies Trollegater, a natural reserve with caves formed as the ice retreated at the end of the last ice age. The Swedish name translates to “troll roads” and the ground is crisscrossed by cracks resembling city streets. Here and there dark cold openings lead into caves ready to be explored … Continue reading Spelunking at Trollegater →

Death of Rapacus at LinCon 2025

Death of Rapacus is scheduled twice for LinCon next week, Thursday and Friday, both days 16-20. There are still seats left, don’t miss this great opportunity to show that you are the greatest wizard of them all. Death of Rapacus is my dark comedy love letter to Ars Magica. Your leader Rapacus is dead. One … Continue reading Death of Rapacus at LinCon 2025 →

Even smart people do stupid things

Next time you find that you have done something stupid, take comfort in the following story that I found in a book about my local area. Smart people also do stupid things. You can still win the Nobel Prize. Swedish inventor Gustaf Dalén lived 1869-1937. He revolutionised shipping by automating lighthouses. His system of automatic regulators and … Continue reading Even smart people do stupid things →

We will get back to you shortly

For many years my Easter ritual was to visit Fastaval, a game convention in Denmark. Meeting up with old friends, making new friends while playing games, and being part of an incredible inclusive community of gamers. Once you sit around the same table, it doesn’t matter what clothes you wear, how you look, speak, if … Continue reading We will get back to you shortly →

Creating cards for your games (Part three)

Final touches and ordering. This is part three in a series about creating custom playing cards for your game designs with GIMP and PrinterStudio.

Creating cards for your games (Part two)

Coming up with a design for your cards. This is part two in a series about creating custom playing cards for your game designs with GIMP and PrinterStudio.

Creating cards for your games (Part one)

Getting started. This is part one in a series about creating custom playing cards for your game designs with GIMP and PrinterStudio.

Holmgang print-and-play now available

Holmgang: Duel at Eider is a fast paced two player game where you play a duel from the sagas. The print-and-play edition is now available and released under a Creative Commons licence. Uffe moving in for the kill. Uffe, son of King Vermund of the Angles, defends his father’s honour and kingdom against the Saxon prince … Continue reading Holmgang print-and-play now available →