Building a vast world with an indie board game: an interview with James Taylor

In this brief interview, I ask game designer James Taylor a few questions about how his latest board game engages players in consuming and producing story both within and beyond the boundaries of the magic circle.

Sid Sackson’s Acquire

Since its release in the early 1960s, Acquire has inspired generations of game designers and enthusiasts with its elegant and replayable design. Many game designers, including Ticket to Ride designer Alan R. Moon, cite Acquire as a seminal work in the evoution of tabletop gaming. This post provides designer-centric coverage of the game.