The game Oceania 2084 is inspired by George Orwell's book 1984. I'm curious about the game and asked designer Johan Eriksson to help me understand how it works, what it does, and why he created it.
Tag: Story Games
Letting go
Winter in Stockholm is showing itself from its best side. With kids back in school, there is plenty of time to enjoy the scenery at the best time of day and to reflect on life.
Best of 2023 in Games
The year 2023 is coming to an end. I have learned to not rush into the holiday season and on to the next year, but to slow down and reflect on the year gone by. 2023 has been an eventful year for me personally. Professionally within IT and Software, on the hobby front with Games … Continue reading Best of 2023 in Games
A story game for kids
My kids played the Swedish RPG Dragonbane over the summer. Their enthusiasm got my brain started on a game you could play with your kids around a campfire.
Montsegur in Japan
Château de Montségur in southern France was once the location of a dramatic siege. In my game Montsegur 1244 you retell the story. The game is now available in Japanese.
Conjuring illustrations for Death of Rapacus
I commissioned Claudia Cangini to create illustrations for Death of Rapacus, my upcoming game about duelling wizards. I want to share previews and reflections on the process. It’s a fun activity but also sometimes frustrating. How to describe a picture that is not there with words such that someone else can draw it?
Mars to Stay at Tekniska
I will be playing my story game Mars to Stay again this Thursday at Tekniska in Stockholm. Mars to Stay is a game about pioneers who risk themselves to do what no one has done before. Would you give up Earth for good?
The story of Montsegur 1244
I created the story game Montsegur 1244 for Fastaval 2008. I felt it was a story that needed to be told and a game that I wanted to play.
What is a story game?
A story game is a game that creates stories. Using cues and instructions it helps a group of players create and tell stories around a common theme.
Clemency at Fastaval 2023
Sign up for Fastaval 2023 is open and my game Clemency is on the programme. Fastaval is a game convention in Denmark with a long tradition of presenting innovative roleplaying and board gaming experiences. It’s five days of fun telling stories and playing games in an inclusive crowd in a public school somewhere in Denmark. … Continue reading Clemency at Fastaval 2023