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Games of Maneuver vs. games of "combat dominance"

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04 Apr 2012 10:15 #271561 by lewpuls
by lewpuls    
April 04, 2012    



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One of the first things I do with beginning game design students is give them sets of "Clout Fantasy" pieces and a large vinyl chessboard, in groups, to have them make up games. I have water-soluble markers so that they can draw on the chessboards if they choose.  They enjoy the exercise, they get used to working in groups (which also helps them get to know one another), and ultimately they learn that designing a good game isn't as easy as they thought it would be.  It also teaches them to work under constraints.

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