Board games -- Design and construction
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Dan Blum’s Sid Sackson collection
Collection — Box 1: [Dan Blum's Sid Sackson collection]
Identifier: 114.1792
Abstract
Dan Blum’s Sid Sackson collection is a compilation of Sackson-created puzzle solutions, correspondence, game descriptions, photographs, and notes. Also in this collection are address book pages, an audio-cassette, and a marketing VHS cassette. The materials are dated between 1980 and 1997.
Elizabeth Hargrave papers, 2013-2023
Collection
Identifier: 123.1767
Abstract
The Elizabeth Hargrave papers include materials used in the design, development, and publication process for the board games Wingspan (2019) and Mariposas (2020). The physical reference materials are comprised of research notes and prototype components including cards, chits, cubes, dice, dice tower, game boards, player mats, and tokens. The digital files consist of correspondence, graphics, presentations, spreadsheets, text, and video. The bulk of the materials date from 2016 to 2019.
LeRoy Howard papers
Collection — Box 1-4: [LeRoy Howard papers]
Identifier: 114.3440
Abstract
The LeRoy Howard papers are a compilation of business papers, patents, notes, and published game instructions from a former executive at Parker Brothers, Inc. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1930 through 1952.
Mayfair Games, Inc. records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 117.9891
Overview
The Mayfair Games, Inc. records comprise game development papers, business records, and collected materials. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1996.
Philip E. Orbanes papers
Collection — Box 1-21: [Philip E. Orbanes papers]
Identifier: 112.7138
Abstract
The Philip E. Orbanes papers are a compilation of correspondence, legal contracts, newspaper articles, reference materials, research notes, game advertisements, photographs, audio files, and other papers collected and used by Philip E. Orbanes over the course of his career in the American toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from 1967 through 2005. Staff at The Strong recorded a video oral history of Orbanes in 2013.
Ron Dubren papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.7048
Abstract
The Ron Dubren papers are a compilation of correspondence, game designs, notes, drawings, product descriptions, and paper prototypes created by Ron Dubren throughout his career in the toy and game industry. This collection also includes reference materials and an oral history recorded in 2008. The bulk of the materials are dated from 1980 through 2002.
Sid Sackson collection
Collection — Box 1-48: [Sid Sackson collection]
Identifier: 2016.sackson
Abstract
The Sid Sackson collection is a compilation of diaries, correspondence, notes, game descriptions, and publications created or used by Sid Sackson during his lengthy career in the toy and game industry. The bulk of the materials are from between 1960 and 1995.
Digitized diaries and related documentation can be accessed throughThe Sid Sackson Portal .
Digitized diaries and related documentation can be accessed through
Stonemaier Games records
Collection
Identifier: 122.7393
Overview
This collection consists of the digital design assets of Stonemaier Games, a St. Louis, Missouri based, table top game publishing company. The materials date from 2013 to 2022. The assets are comprised of rulebooks, design diaries, photographs, sell sheets, and promotional videos. Games represented in the materials are Between Two Castles, Between Two Cities, Charterstone, Euphoria, Libertalia, My Little Scythe, Pendulum, Red Rising, Rolling Realms, Scythe, Tapestry, Viticulture, and Wingspan.
Women in Games Oral History -- Brenda Romero -- video oral history
File
Identifier: 2022-ts-03
Abstract
This video oral history with game designer, producer, and author Brenda Romero was recorded on February 7, 2022 via TheirStory. The video interview and transcript are accessible online via The Strong's Preservica-Universal Access portal.