A Better Way To Do Victory Point Costs
One of The Great Zimbabwe's most distinctive mechanics is its VR (Victory Requirement) system. Your VR starts at 20, and when your VP count reaches your VR, the game ends. Several
Ananda Guneratne
Introduce Gameplay Variants Early
One way to create replayability is by adding game elements that vary from game to game. In Catan, the board changes each time; in Spirit Island, you can change the adversary. But gameplay
Qualitative Terrain in Board Games Reduces Upkeep
In games with different terrain types, you can distinguish them by making some more expensive to traverse. This works well for video games like The Battle for Wesnoth that have range UI elements.
You Shouldn't Be Able To Upgrade Everything
Upgrades are a lot of fun. They provide players with a sense of progression and serve as a reward. They also give players a chance to reflect. An upgrade choice asks you what
Bridges Should Support Exactly Two Builds
Players can sometimes be creatures of comfort. They find a strategy that works for them and stick with it. Other times, they can feel overwhelmed by too many options, so they stick with