Analysis of Klondike – From computer to reality

How to use mechanics in a way the player can remembers, use and enjoy.

I’m gonna use the same picture this time around too because I like it and it is an accurate depiction on how a game of Klondike looks when played on a computer.

And this is how Klondike looks on my kitchen table. Both these games have the same mechanics, dynamics and aesthetics. The big difference between these two is that […]

Analysis of Klondike – Effective submission game design

You probably have this game on your computer. It’s an all time classic to play when bored and it can be a really addicting pastime. The colors of the cards is the most important lesson!

Klondike is a form of solitaire which means single player card games. I think most people would recognize this game through their computer since it’s one of windows most classic “games which comes with the machine”. I also think almost everyone has […]

A deck of cards and unlimited potential

The plan is to get a habit of doing something creative. Let’s take a look at the many games that uses playing cards!

“Read everything. Cut them open. Steal their power.” -Warren Ellis
Those are words from a comic author about improving your craft. for game designers, this could easily translate into play games ehu! But that doesn’t cut it alone, because that’s not giving you anything back. The analytic part is what creates improvement, and this is where my new plan […]

Starting with a bang

So. What did I expect from studying game development at Gotland University. Alot of my friends who were experienced programmers at KTH back in stockholm warned me and said that I shouldn’t go to Gotland and instead do something more programming heavy and keep game design as a hobby. But after getting here and experiencing my first lecture, I’m sure that I didn’t make the wrong decision.
Hello, my name is Simon Lundgren. I like games of all kinds. Video games, […]