1. D12 – Bellringer!
What makes a game fun? Consider one of the following examples:
Monopoly
Dungeons & Dragons
Clue

2. Core Game Elements
Open up your textbooks, and let’s turn to page 25 first.
According to the text there are 4 core game elements:
Player Format
Objectives
Rules
Resources
Let’s talk about Player Format first.

3. Player Format
This refers to the number of players, their alignment, etc. For example, how many players does the game allow for? Must is be exact, or can it change? Can they leave midgame or not? Are their teams? Do they have the same goals?
Here are a few examples:

4. Afterwards
Don’t forget to complete a Game Analysis Sheet, either for one of these games, or a dice or tile game!
Have fun!