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Board game UX: Including technology

Many board games have started to include apps and other technologies over recent years. How has this been done? What can we learn from it?

Oct 25

An unknown board game on the table. There are dice of different shapes, playing cards, bound books, and a leather journal on the table, arranged aesthetically.

Oct 25

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Board game UX: help and documentation

Documentation in web design is usual a secondary goal. But in board game design, it’s necessary. What documentation tips here can we apply?

Aug 7, 2023

Decorative image of the board game Azul. Components are place into sections that match their color, generally.

Aug 7, 2023

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Board game UX: minimalist design

Minimalism is an important part of design. How is it used in board games? How is it violated in board games? How does it apply to my…

May 26, 2023

Example game of Shōbu. There are four 4x4 boards, two with a dark wood on the left and two with a light wood on the right. These boards have a small rope between them in such a way that each side has one dark and one light board. Boards are covered with black and white stones, each color under control by one player.

May 26, 2023

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4 Portfolio Tips for the Technical UX Designer

If you’re getting into UX design but you’re far from a graphic designer, here are a few suggestions on how to build your portfolio.

Mar 21, 2023

Promo screen for an app with pretty graphic design but that may need a usability heuristic audit. The app is not a real app, and is just a stock photo.

Mar 21, 2023

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Board Game UX: A Study on Visibility of System Status

Like websites, real-world objects need to show what they’re doing and where they’re at with their processes. How do board games do this?

Mar 3, 2023

Image of the board game Ticket to Ride part way through a game. Around the edge of the board are small circles with numbers going from 1 to 100. Colored pieces sit in these numbers, indicating which player is in the lead.

Mar 3, 2023

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Board game UX: a study on error prevention

How do you prevent errors in a board game? A quick review on some techniques used in board games and how they relate to tech development.

Jun 13, 2023

An image of the game Monopoly that shows all of its components.

Jun 13, 2023

Michael Molen

Michael Molen

UX designer, design enthusiast, and active reader.

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