Board Game Design

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I love board games for many reasons.  My main games page explains more and consolidates most of my game reviews (children's game and collectible game pages round it out).  A personal goal is designing a board game; this page captures resources and posts relevant to the topic.

Books on game design or mechanics:
Characteristics of Games
Game Design Workshop
The Kobold Guide to Board Game Design
Game Design
The White Box Essays

Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design

Game Design Journal entries:
I'm keeping a paper journal throughout the year to jot design ideas as they come to me.  But I'm also posting online, exploring the core of games.  Personally, I've derived great benefit from thinking through basics of a topic- it improves understanding and focus.

Entry 1: Why do we play?
Entry 2: What is a game?
Entry 3: Races & Brawls
Entry 4: Chance & Choice
Entry 5: Balance & Duration

Happy gaming!