Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms

Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms

<P><STRONG>Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms</STRONG> compiles hundreds of different mechanisms, organized by category. Each has a description of how it works, discussion of its pros and cons, how it can be implemented, and examples of specific games that use it. <I>Building Blocks</I> can be read cover to cover, used as a reference when looking for inspiration for a new design, help solving a specific problem, or assist in getting unstuck in the midst of a project. This book, the first to collect mechanisms like this in the tabletop game design field, aims to be a practical guide that will be a great starting point for beginning designers, a handy guidebook for the experienced, and an ideal classroom textbook.</P> <P> </P><B> <P>Key Features</P> <UL></B> <P> <LI>The first compendium of its kind in the tabletop game field. </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Covers the nuts and bolts of design to resolve specific challenges. </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Serves as a practical guide, a great starting point for beginning designers, and a reference for seasoned professionals. </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Contains discussion of a series of standalone mechanisms, in a standard format and style, with cross-links to related mechanics and specific examples. </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Includes hundreds of mechanism entries with accompanying diagrams and sample games to study.</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Ideal for professional or classroom use.</LI> <P></P></UL><B> <P></P></B><B> <P></P></B>