Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms

Name: Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms
Brand: CRC Press
Author: Geoffrey Engelstein
ISBN: 9781032015811

by Geoffrey Engelstein

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Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms, Second Edition compiles hundreds of game mechanisms, organized by category. The book can be read cover to cover and used as a reference to solve a specific design problem or for inspiration and research on new designs. This second edition collects even more mechanisms, expands on and updates existing entries, and includes color images. Building Blocks is a great starting point for new designers, a handy guidebook for the experienced, and an ideal classroom reference. Each Game Mechanisms Entry Contains: The definition of the mechanism An explanatory diagram of the mechanism Discussion of how the mechanism is used in successful games Considerations for implementing the mechanism in new designs