Design Diary

Today we look at board game design based on the word "embargo". 

1 : an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports

2 : a legal prohibition on commerce

3 : stoppage, impediment; especially : prohibition

4 : an order by a common carrier or public regulatory agency prohibiting or restricting freight transportation

http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD032-Embargo.mp3

Today we look at board game design based on the word "carp". 

: to find fault or complain querulously

http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD031-Carp.mp3

Today we look at board game design based on the word "logomachy" and pose the relevant and always topical question "what is a game?"

1 : a dispute over or about words

2 : a controversy marked by verbiage

http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD030-Logomachy.mp3

Today we look at board game design based on the word "spavined". 

1 : affected with swelling

2 : old and decrepit : over-the-hill

http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD029-Spavined.mp3

Today special guest Rob Cramer (Turbo Drift) looks at board game design based on the word "blench".

Definition:

: to draw back or turn aside from lack of courage : flinch

http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD028-Blench.mp3

Today special guest Rob Cramer (Turbo Drift) looks at board game design based on the word "tucket". Definition: : a fanfare on a trumpet http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD027-Tucket.mp3

Today we look at board game design based on the word "divest".  1 a : to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title b : to undress or strip especially of clothing, ornament, or equipment c : rid, free 2 : to take away from a person http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD026-Divest.mp3

Today we look at board game design based on the word "preternatural". Definition: 1 : existing outside of nature 2 : exceeding what is natural or regular : extraordinary 3 : inexplicable by ordinary means; especially : psychic http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD025-Preternatural.mp3

Today we look at board game design based on the word "irrupt".  Definition: 1 : to rush in forcibly or violently 2 : (of a natural population) to undergo a sudden upsurge in numbers especially when natural ecological balances and checks are disturbed 3 : to become active or violent especially suddenly : erupt http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD024-Irrupt.mp3

Today we look at board game design based on the word "tincture".  Definition: 1 : a solution of a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent 2 a : a characteristic quality : cast b : a slight admixture : trace 3 : color, tint 4 : a heraldic metal, color, or fur http://buttonshy.com/designdiary/DD023-Tincture.mp3