Tabletop board games are having a comeback, and especially within a younger, tech-y audience who enjoys the challenge and opportunity to work in an analog sphere. Game design expert Jesse Terrance Daniels teaches all the fundamentals of game design, from rule-setting to physical construction, along with original illustrations that capture the ethos and energy of the young, contemporary gaming community. Readers will learn the “building blocks” of game design, including game components, rules, and gameplay mechanics, and then how to craft a game, with a variety of examples and design prompts. After completing Make Your Own Board Game, readers are equipped with a broad understanding of game construction and flow and ready to create games that are playable and satisfying, while also expressing the makers’ unique creativity and passions.

"Game design expert Jesse Terrance Daniels teaches all the fundamentals of game design, from rule-setting to physical construction, along with original illustrations that capture the ethos and energy of the young, contemporary gaming community"--

I want to help those who love board games build their own board game. In this guide, you will be giving the tools and knowledge of how to build your own game. Like with any project you work on, building a board game will take time and effort. You probably won't make a perfect game the first time you try, but you can definitely learn something from every attempt you make.Be as creative and innovative as you can be when you build your very own board game and show the world what you created.

Are you a board game enthusiast and want to try your hands on creating a board game of your own? Look no further for this lovely book will guide you through the process! In this book, you will find the following: 15 pages of Brainstorming pages (come up with the theme, inspirations, guiding questions, rules, etc) 30 pages of Testing pages (play with friends, get feedback and suggestions for improvement) Final version page (jot down the final rules, theme, type of game pieces etc) All pages are accompanied with dot grid pages on the right List of materials required to build the prototype of the board and game pieces (Draft & final version) Pages to jot down notes If you're just starting out to create your own board game, let this book be your planning tool. So scroll up now and get copies for yourself and your mates! This book also makes for a great gift for board game addicts.

Are you a board game enthusiast and want to try your hands on creating a board game of your own? Look no further for this lovely book will guide you through the process! In this book, you will find the following: 15 pages of Brainstorming pages (come up with the theme, inspirations, guiding questions, rules, etc) 30 pages of Testing pages (play with friends, get feedback and suggestions for improvement) Final version page (jot down the final rules, theme, type of game pieces etc) All pages are accompanied with dot grid pages on the right List of materials required to build the prototype of the board and game pieces (Draft & final version) Pages to jot down notes If you're just starting out to create your own board game, let this book be your planning tool. So scroll up now and get copies for yourself and your mates! This book also makes for a great gift for board game addicts.

A great book for aspiring board game designers who are not sure where to start. Learn the steps to turn your game board idea into a board game reality. Covers topics like creating a prototype, play testing, self-publishing and pitching to publishers.

A roadmap to integrating board gaming into family life, filled with inspiring ways to engage even the trickiest of teenagers and manage game nights with flair. In The Board Game Family: Reclaim your children from the screen, Ellie Dix offers a roadmap to integrating board gaming into family life and presents inspiring ways to engage even the trickiest of teenagers and manage game nights with flair. Many parents feel as if they are competing with screens for their children's attention. As their kids get older, they become more distant leading parents to worry about the quality of the already limited time they share. They yearn for tech-free time in which to reconnect, but don't know how to shift the balance. In The Board Game Family, teacher and educationalist Ellie Dix aims to help fellow parents by inviting them and their families into the unplugged and irresistible world of board games. The benefits of board gaming are far-reaching: playing games develops interpersonal skills, boosts confidence, improves memory formation and cognitive ability, and refines problem-solving and decision-making skills. With these rewards in mind, Ellie shares a wealth of top tips and stealthy strategies that parents can draw upon to unleash the potential of those dusty game boxes at the back of the cupboard and become teachers of outstanding gamesmanship equipped to navigate the unfolding drama of competition, thwart the common causes of arguments and bind together a happier, more socially cohesive family unit. The book contains useful tips on the practicalities of getting started and offers valuable guidance on how parents can build a consensus with their children around establishing a set of house rules that ensure fair play. Ellie also eloquently explains the 'metagame' and the key elements of gamification (the application of game-playing principles to everyday life), and describes how a healthy culture of competition and good gamesmanship can strengthen relationships. Furthermore, Ellie draws upon her vast knowledge to talk readers through the different types of board games available for example, time-bound or narrative-based games so that they can identify those that they feel would best suit their family's tastes. The book complements these insights with a comprehensive appendix of 100+ game descriptions, where each entry includes a brief overview of the game and provides key information about game length, player count and its mechanics. Ideal for all parents of 8 to 18-year-olds who want to breathe new life into their family time.