Words by Owen Duffy
In 2013, co-designers Jamey Stegmaier and Alan Stone released Viticulture – a game of Tuscan vineyard owners competing to be recognised as the most prestigious winemakers in their region. It combined an idyllic theme, deep and thoughtful gameplay, and sun-soaked illustrations by artist Beth Sobel, and it wasn’t long before it garnered critical acclaim along with a sizeable community of players.