{"product_id":"building-blocks-of-tabletop-game-geoffrey-engelstein-9781138365520","title":"Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms\u003c\/strong\u003e compiles hundreds of different mechanisms, organized by category. Each has a description of how it works, discussion of its pros and cons, how it can be implemented, and examples of specific games that use it. \u003ci\u003eBuilding Blocks\u003c\/i\u003e can be read cover to cover, used as a reference when looking for inspiration for a new design, help solving a specific problem, or assist in getting unstuck in the midst of a project. This book, the first to collect mechanisms like this in the tabletop game design field, aims to be a practical guide that will be a great starting point for beginning designers, a handy guidebook for the experienced, and an ideal classroom textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe first compendium of its kind in the tabletop game field. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the nuts and bolts of design to resolve specific challenges. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eServes as a practical guide, a great starting point for beginning designers, and a reference for seasoned professionals. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains discussion of a series of standalone mechanisms, in a standard format and style, with cross-links to related mechanics and specific examples. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes hundreds of mechanism entries with accompanying diagrams and sample games to study.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for professional or classroom use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Geoffrey Engelstein, Isaac Shalev\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138365521\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138365520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 492\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.30d","brand":"Geoffrey Engelstein","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43980876284159,"sku":"9781138365520","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4304ab29-d613-46e8-a043-3c190ffbba7f.jpg?v=1683252399","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/building-blocks-of-tabletop-game-geoffrey-engelstein-9781138365520","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}