Mechanics are the way in which a particular game process is carried out. Questions with this tag are game development questions or deal with a comparison of (game-independent) mechanics.
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Other “network building” style games, like Hackers and Illuminati? [closed]
In these games (both from Steve Jackson Games) you build a network of cards you "control" over the course of the game. The main difference between the two is that in Hacker's, the "card network" ...
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System for secretly choosing between two options?
I have a graphics project for school and the task is to design a board game. I need to work out a system by which two players can simultaneously make a secret choice between two options and then ...
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Board Game Mechanics [closed]
I find myself always purchasing games that have similar game mechanics. I prefer worker-placement games, and railroad tycoon type games. All of these games borrow from each other in terms of how the ...
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What aspects of a game are not protected under copyright?
Certain aspects of a game are protected by copyright, while others are not. You certainly cannot copy the particular expression of the rules, but the mechanics themselves aren't copyrightable.
For ...
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What set of attributes can be used to describe, compare and contrast various board games?
A recent question about a good mix of board games got me thinking about how one could even objectively define "a good mix".
My idea is to try and define a set of attributes that could describe, ...
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Improved wording for dealing out cards
I'm writing up the manual for a new game, and this one bit is giving me trouble. Here's what you do in this part:
Shuffle the cards.
As long there are enough cards left for each player to take one, ...
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Where can I find examples of Game Mechanics?
I'm prototyping a game, but I'm not very schooled on board games. I'm looking for a list of game mechanics so that I can
Describe my game in terms of mechanics
Find other uses of the mechanics to ...
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Looking for games with drop-in drop-out mechanic [closed]
When playing video games, I often prefer games that are easy to drop in and drop out of. Games like Team Fortress 2 where players are always respawning so the new player isn't set back, especially if ...
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Mini game within a game [closed]
Are there any board games where you play a mini game within the main game?
For example, imagine playing Axis & Allies where you play a quick game of Tic-Tac-Toe each round to see which side gets ...
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What games have plan-moves-in-advance mechanics like Robo Rally? [closed]
I'm looking for games with pieces on a board that move and interact according to actions taken previously in the game. In Robo Rally you give your piece instructions in advance. I recall a similar ...
