Heal Thyself
Page 1 2 3 4 Dan Sullivan, 34-year-old creator of the game Infection, admits that the first version of the game (then known as "Sicko") looked like a third-grader designed it. After being rejected by Parker Brothers, the game sat in limbo for many years.
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| Infection, a medical board game created by Dan Sullivan. |
The goal of Infection is to cure all of your diseases. The first player to do so, or the last player living, wins. The rules tell you how to do it.
Today, having earned his PhD in physical chemistry from the University of California at San Diego -- and with an apartment full of games -- Sullivan is trying to help Infection reach best-seller status. As of June, he had recovered $8,000 of his $44,000 investment. The game is currently available via mail order and at more than a dozen stores.)
Sullivan recently took some time to answer a few questions.
When did you first become interested in board games?
Fifth grade started me with chess and checkers at school in Mr. Brown's class. In sixth grade, a friend introduced me to war games and I've been playing since.
What were some of your first favorite board games?
My first games were chess, checkers, Old Maid, hearts and Mastermind. These games were fun because you had to figure out what your opponets were doing, so they made you think. Also, the game interaction let you take on roles that were different, like beating your dad at chess.
What are some of your current favorites?
I enjoy Infection of course, but I also like the Magic card game, chess and Squad Leader. These games all have many variables, so each time you play it's totally different.
This interview continues with Sullivan's thoughts on the state of table games today, how he came up with the idea for Infection and more.
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