Hey everyone ๐, James here with a podcast you don't want to miss! ๐ฑ I sat down with my colleague Russell Williams to chat about his passion project - an original board game based on Abu Dhabi. ๐ฒ What started as an idea grew into years of iterations as Russell playtested with students and friends. ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง You'll be amazed by some of the crazy twists and turns his creative process took. ๐คฏ
Russell also opened up about the challenges of designing, publishing, and distributing a game himself. ๐ From large print runs to retail politics, he faced hurdles. ๐โโ๏ธ But his commitment to his vision kept him going through it all. ๐ช By the end of our talk, his infectious enthusiasm for the project was impossible not to feel. ๐ฅฐ
Three big takeaways from Russell's journey? Test early and often with real players, ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ expect challenges, but don't give up your dream, and keep that passion fueled. ๐ช This inside look at bringing a game to life is inspiring - don't miss it! ๐