Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms by Engelstein, Geoffrey
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Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms by Engelstein, Geoffrey

Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms

CRC Press
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$200.00

Description

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


    • Author: Geoffrey Engelstein, Isaac Shalev
    Publisher: CRC Press
    Published: 03/03/2022
    Pages: 626
    Binding Type: Hardcover
    Weight: 2.21lbs
    Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d
    ISBN13: 9781032015835
    ISBN10: 1032015837
    BISAC Categories:
    - Computers | Programming | Games
    - Games & Activities | Board Games

    About the Author

    Geoffrey Engelstein is a game designer and educator. His designs include the Space Cadets series, The Dragon & Flagon, The Expanse, and Super Skill Pinball. He has published several books on game design, including GameTek: The Math and Science of Gaming, Achievement Relocked and Game Production. He is on the faculty of the NYU Game Center as an adjunct professor for Board Game Design, and has been invited to speak about game design at PAX, GenCon, Metatopia, and the Game Developers Conference.

    Isaac Shalev is a game designer, author and educational games consultant. Isaac has designed tabletop titles including Seikatsu, Waddle, and Show & Tile. Isaac runs Sage70, Inc., a data strategy and games-based learning consultancy that serves nonprofit organizations. Isaac lives in Cary, NC with his wife, three children, and a dog.

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