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Finding the Fun in Making—Not Playing—A Game

Finding the Fun in Making—Not Playing—A Game

by Melissa Brinks | Nov 1, 2021 | Essays, Tabletop Games

My initial reaction on hearing “You have to play this game I invented” is trepidation. (more…)

Melissa Brinks
Melissa Brinks

Melissa Brinks is Sidequest’s editor in chief, co-creator of the Fake Geek Girls podcast, author of The Compendium of Magical Beasts, and an aspiring beekeeper. She once won an argument on the internet, and tweets at @MelissaBrinks.

www.melissabrinks.com

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