Gaming Day / Board Game Design Lab
Board Game Design Lab
Groups invent a board game and play-test it with friends, refining the rules based on feedback.
How to run it
- Brainstorm game themes and goals in small groups.
- Draft rules and make a board and pieces.
- Play-test with another group.
- Refine and present the final game.
You will need
- card
- dice
- counters
- markers
Make it easier or harderGive a game template to less experienced groups; challenge others to add a co-operative mode.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children test and improve their designs through feedback.
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