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Building blocks of tabletop game design :

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0429430701

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0429773757

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0429773765

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0429773773

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9780429430701

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9780429773754

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9780429773761

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9780429773778

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1138365491

Erroneous ISBN

1138365521

Erroneous ISBN

9781138365490

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9781138365520

Title Proper

Building blocks of tabletop game design :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

an encyclopedia of mechanisms /

First Statement of Responsibility

Geoffrey Engelstein, Isaac Shalev.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Boca Raton, FL :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

CRC Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2020]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource

Text of Note

Includes game index.

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references.

Text of Note

Game structure -- Turn order and structure -- Actions -- Resolution -- Game end and victory -- Uncertainty -- Economics -- Auctions -- Worker placement -- Movement -- Area control -- Set collection -- Card mechanisms.

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Text of Note

Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms 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. Building Blocks 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. Key Features The first compendium of its kind in the tabletop game field. Covers the nuts and bolts of design to resolve specific challenges. Serves as a practical guide, a great starting point for beginning designers, and a reference for seasoned professionals. Contains discussion of a series of standalone mechanisms, in a standard format and style, with cross-links to related mechanics and specific examples. Includes hundreds of mechanism entries with accompanying diagrams and sample games to study. Ideal for professional or classroom use.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

Taylor & Francis

Stock Number

9780429430701

International Standard Book Number

9781138365490

Board games-- Design and construction.

Board games.

COMPUTERS-- Computer Graphics-- Game Programming & Design.

COMPUTERS-- General.

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COM-- 012040

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Edition

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Book number

Engelstein, Geoffrey

Shalev, Isaac

Date of Transaction

20200822162250.0

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[Book]

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