I made a game for a financial-awareness contest, but I didn’t win, so I put it up on DriveThruCards. It’s “pay what you want,” but I think you download it free. I hope you enjoy it!
Tabletop Games
I’ve created some card game that are available through DriveThruCards. Visit here to get videos, tips, and strategies. You can buy your own copy of the games at: https://www.drivethrucards.com/browse/pub/11538/That1Stickman
As part of a library game-makers’ day, I designed a storytelling card game. It’s called “Knightvale News.” It’s finally finished and available for purchase at DriveThruCards. Head over there to find out more about it and get your own copy!
https://www.drivethrucards.com/product/320410/Knightvale-News-Card-Game
What do you do when everyone only has one type of card in their hands?
Very rarely, everyone will either not ask for the cards that other people have, or they will all be very cautious and not decide to check cards. When every person asks for a card but decides not to check when the target responds with “None of Your Business,” and no cards have been played for their effects, and no new cards have been picked up, then each person draws one card and play resumes as normal.
My parents made cool shirts for my game!
Showing off the front of the shirts with my parents
What’s the fast-paced game to strategize, deceive, and push your luck to victory?
Do you have a phone?
I love Briefcases
Someone said that it doesn’t seem fair that players can discard cards when it isn’t their turn or they are being asked. When the cards get shuffled well, this usually isn’t a problem, but it can happen. Discarding on other people’s turn helps the game move faster, keeps the rules simple, and gives other players something to watch for. Plus, those who are more cutthroat can skip player turns by discarding three Pens to give themselves another turn.
If you prefer a lighter game, then only allow discarding on the player’s turn, if the person is being asked for cards, or when playing a pair of Innovators.
We played over two hours of “None of Your Business” at Who’s Yer Con 10, and introduced the game to 10 people. Here are a few of the happy fans!
Phones can only be used when you ask for cards, so the first sentence of the card should read:
Instead of your normal request, discard 3 Phones to ask another player if they have specific cards without revealing those cards.
To clarify: You may not ask for more cards than you have remaining in your hand after you discard the Phones.
Tip: One of the only ways to get a pair of special cards from someone else is to use the Phones. Also, if you just checked someone’s hand, you can use the Phones to ask for a bunch of cards from it on your next turn … as long as you remember the cards correctly!
I’ll be demonstrating my game at Who’s Yer Con on April 1! Be sure to sign up to try it when registration opens on March 2.
I taught my friend how to play None of Your Business. You can watch the video at my YouTube channel: A Game of None of Your Business
I created a video about the different versions of “None of Your Business,” from the first prototype to the final printed version. Enjoy … and be sure to like the video and subscribe to my channel while you are there!