Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design

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 Blocksis a great starting point for new designers, a handy guidebook for the experienced, and an ideal classroom reference.

• 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