Hocus

Problem Solving for Hocus's Design

Grant Rodiek | June 02, 2014

We could discuss every problem in every version of the game, but we think it best if we focus on the problems we identified and how we fixed them, roughly chronologically, for Hocus Poker as it exists today.

Josh and I Discuss Names

Grant Rodiek | May 26, 2014

In case you missed it, we wrote a huge post about the changes for the game's PNP and graphic layout. Check it out! Lots of pictures. Post by: Joshua Buergel and Grant Rodiek In this week’s Wozzle post we discuss the very name of the game.

Hocus Poker PNP Update

Grant Rodiek | May 25, 2014

Post by: Grant Rodiek Progress continues on Hokus Poker. Progress cannot be stopped. It's been a few weekends of work, but we're pleased to release the next update of the Hocus Poker PNP. Yes, you read that name correctly.

Josh and I Discuss Collaboration in Design

Grant Rodiek | May 19, 2014

Post by: Joshua Buergel and Grant Rodiek Introduction Josh and I have been working on Wozzle collaboratively for months. We’re so pleased with this initial experience we have even begun working on other designs (yes, plural).

The Magic of Arcana

Grant Rodiek | May 14, 2014

Wozzle has entered a new, exciting stage and I wanted to write about one of the most significant changes: Arcana. A month or so ago, we got rid of our poker cards and replaced them with 4 unique suits numbered 1-12.

Restless Progress, New Wozzle

Grant Rodiek | April 28, 2014

This post is a continuation of my Windmills post. At the end, you'll find a quick high level run down of the new features. But, regarding Windmills. It turns out I have more to say and discuss on the topic and it's really important to me.

Windmills

Grant Rodiek | April 12, 2014

I don't sit idly well. It drives my girlfriend positively batty and I'm sure my boss will soon fill my yearly review with comments to this regard. I stay busy, often for good, sometimes for ill. I'm not letting myself touch Wozzle, at least not the version people are testing for us.

Wozzle Patch Notes

Grant Rodiek | April 05, 2014

We've been testing Wozzle furiously with anyone who will give us a half hour of their time. The game continues to test well, locally and with blind testers all over. In an effort to give people time to test and not feel assaulted with updates, we've tried to let the PNP sit and soak for a few weeks.

Wizard Poker Development

Grant Rodiek | February 23, 2014

Post by: Grant Rodiek One of my goals for 2014 was to design smaller, simpler, weirder games that, if possible, can support a larger number of players. I've been making a lot of smaller prototypes, typically involving cards (Draftaria, Fool's Brigade, Wizard Poker, Clarity) and it has been very productive and very fun.

Wizard Poker Print-N-Play

Grant Rodiek | February 14, 2014

Full credit for this image goes to the artist ragweed of Deviant Art. I Googled "Wizard Poker" and was shocked to find something so perfect. Truth be told, I somewhat stole Wizard's Poker from Chevee Dodd.