Are you feeling the Maymester Meh? We’re in that awkward state here at UNT where summer isn’t quite here yet, the library is very quiet, and plus this rainy weather has got us all feeling kinda meh. But not to worry because what’s a better cure for feeling meh than interacting with some meh media? Let’s get… Read more »
From the beginning of the universe, eons have passed. In that time, galaxies have formed, stars have flared up and died, planets and nebulae have been born and been destroyed. The history of the universe, one of creation and destruction, all culminates as entropy increases. The heat death of the universe. As cosmic architects, though,… Read more »
Our fifth and final for the year in a series of videos on board game design. Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games, creator of Viticulture and Scythe, and author of “A Crowdfunder’s Strategy Guide: Build a Better Business by Building Community”, discusses with us how to kickstart and market a game. Join us Thursday nights from… Read more »
Our fourth in a series of videos on board game design. Dave Villegas of Gamer Nation Studios and d20 Radio discusses with us how to publish a board game, and what goes into the process from project completion to getting the game into the hands of the gamer. Join us Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm in… Read more »
Turkey legs, mock combat, and anachronistic clothing. These are the things renaissance fairs are made of. You and your friends, new to the scene, try to blend in by adorning yourself with hats and tunics. A good costume is expensive though, and earning coin in a place like this requires some skill… Or daring. In… Read more »
In case you didn’t know yet, all UNT faculty and students can now check out our board games, card games, dice games, etc. outside of the library! We have over 400 different types of games, and a lot of super awesome ones. See our online catalog or come visit us to find out if we’ve… Read more »
The year is 1919, and post Great War Germany has established a new republic with the Weimar Constitution. The problem? The country is split between two political factions, each attempting to shape this new government in its own image. There are the Liberals, limiting the government’s control over the people. There are the Fascists, seeking… Read more »
Our third in a series of videos on board game design. Ian Stedman of Magic Meeple Games, designer of Magnum Opus, discusses with us what goes into writing rule books for games, the methodology behind it, and what NOT to do. Join us Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm in the Media Library (Chilton Hall Rm. 111)… Read more »
Cinque Terre is a land of lush vegetation, vibrant seaside villages, and panoramic landscapes. Or so any travel guide for the Italian Riviera would tell you. This region, named for the five towns that line the seaside, is also home to a thriving local produce market. The game Cinque Terre by Rio Grande Games… Read more »
Our second in a series of videos on board game design. Darrell Louder of Panda Game Manufacturing, designer of Compounded, discusses with us what goes into graphic design for board games, and the common methods and pit-falls within the industry. Join us Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm in the Media Library (Chilton Hall Rm. 111)… Read more »
