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Winner of the 2012 Origins Award
Pull up a chair and see how the world’s top game designers roll.
You want your games to be many things: Creative. Innovative. Playable. Fun. If you’re a designer, add “published” to that list.
The Kobold Guide to Board Game Design gives you an insider’s view on how to make a game that people will want to play again and again. Author Mike Selinker (Betrayal at House on the Hill) has invited some of the world’s most talented and experienced game designers to share their secrets on game conception, design, development, and presentation.
In these pages, you’ll learn about storyboarding, balancing, prototyping, and playtesting from the best in the business.
Publisher : Open Design LLC (January 1, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 138 pages
ISBN-10 : 1936781042
ISBN-13 : 978-1936781041
Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.33 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s content fantastic, with one noting it provides quick insights into the topic. Moreover, the design receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating the contributions from credible designers. Additionally, the book serves as a great diving board into game design. However, the readability receives mixed reviews, with some finding it easy to read while others disagree.