1. BOARD GAMES
A HOW TO

2. What is a board game?
It is a game played with counters or pieces that are placed on, removed from, or moved across a “board”.

3. Historical facts
As we’ve seen, games have been played in most cultures and societies throughout history for as far back as we can remember.
EX: Senet. The Egyptian game believed to be the oldest board game was found in a tomb dating back to BC!

4. Historical Facts
Board games did not become widely popular among the general population until the early 20th century (1900s).
Popularity really took off after WWII

5. Types of board games
There are many different categories of board games
Dice
Adventure
Educational
Historical
War
However, we will focus on two specific types – those that simulate life, and those that attempt to simulate aspects of life.
-Number
-Trivia
-World
-Sports
-Memory
-Environmental
-Humor
-Party games
-Puzzle
-Zombie

6. Types of board games
Many games define their main purpose as to simulate real life, or specific aspects of real life:
Monopoly
Life
Mystery Date
Pay Day

7. Types of board games Abstract strategy games
Other games only attempt to imitate reality. These games may include:
Abstract strategy games
Chess, Checkers, Connect 4, Mancala, Backgamon
Word games
Scrabble, Bananagrams, Balderdash

8. Game Components
There are many components in a board game that must be decided in order to make the game work.
Game Purpose/story
Scoring/Winning
Board Design
Movement Mechanics
Pieces (Size shape color etc.)
Additional Materials (Ex: Trivia Cards)

9. MAKE YOUR OWN GAME!!