33: John D. Clair (Ecos, Mystic Vale) explains how he designs board games. Also: Our fave Star Wars, deckbuilding, and engine-building games.

Going Analog Show · Dec 4, 2019 · 1h 17m

John D. Clair (Ecos, Mystic Vale) talks us through his mechanics-first approach to game design. And the group discusses our favorite Star Wars, deckbuilding, and engine-building games.

Games discussed:

Intro:

Mystic Vale

Custom Heroes

Space Base

Edge of Darkness

Ecos: The First Continent

Ascension

Ascension: Skulls & Sails

Shoe's topic: Engine-building games

Rise of Augustus

Gizmos

Great Western Trail

Innovation

Dominion

Magic: The Gathering

John's topic: From inspiration to game

Downfall

War Chest

Dead Reckoning

Black Angel

Christina's topic: Deck-building games

Shards of Infinity

Tyrants of…