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The everything tabletop games book : from Settlers of Catan to Pandemic, find out which games to choose, how to play, and the best ways to win! / by Bebo(Game expert),author.(CARDINAL)805380;
This book shows how to play some of the best tabletop games in the world, from classic strategy games like Settlers of Catan to great new games like Gloomhaven. Players will learn the different genres of tabletop and board games, how to play each game, rules and strategies to winning, and even where to play online.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Board games;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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Building blocks of tabletop game design : an encyclopedia of mechanisms / by Engelstein, Geoffrey,author.(CARDINAL)888365; Shalev, Isaac,author.(CARDINAL)888366;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Game structure -- Turn order and structure -- Actions -- Resolution -- Game end and victory -- Uncertainty -- Economics -- Auctions -- Worker placement -- Movement -- Area control -- Set collection -- Card mechanisms."Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms compiles hundreds of game mechanisms, organized by category. Building Blocks can be read cover-to-cover, used as a reference to solve a specific design problem, or for inspiration and research on new designs"--
Subjects: Reference works.; Board games;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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So you want to be a game master : everything you need to start your tabletop adventure for Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and other systems / by Alexander, Justin(Game designer),author.(CARDINAL)887394;
This guide explains how to build fun and challenging dungeons, encounters, and characters for games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder and more.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Fantasy games.; Games & Activities; Tabletop games;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 11
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The civilized guide to tabletop gaming / by Litorco, Teri,author.(CARDINAL)803069;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Board games;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Make your own board game : designing, building, and playing an original tabletop game / by Daniels, Jesse Terrance,author.;
"Game design expert Jesse Terrance Daniels teaches all the fundamentals of game design, from rule-setting to physical construction, along with original illustrations that capture the ethos and energy of the young, contemporary gaming community"--
Subjects: Board games; Games.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 12
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The ultimate micro-RPG book : 40 fast, easy, and fun tabletop games / by D'Amato, James,editor.(CARDINAL)846302;
"Get gaming fast with The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book including brand-new micro-RPGs created by experts across the gaming world. From space exploration to jungle dungeon crawlers this book has everything you need to pick up and play today. With these quick-start games, you can create your own adventures, alone or with friends, without any prep, and with minimal set up and pieces. Whether you're new to RPGs or working towards your level 20 mage, this collection is a great way to try out different games and systems, and test your roleplay skills on different character types and situations"--
Subjects: Fantasy games.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The modern nerd's guide to tabletop and card games / by Keppeler, Jill,author.(CARDINAL)623780;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Game on! -- Games, games, and more games! -- Are you ready? -- On the board -- Playing a role -- In the cards -- Rolling the dice -- Tiny armies -- Let's get it started! -- Learning a game -- Pros -- Go forth and game!There's no denying it: board and card games are hot right now. In fact, they're one of the most popular leisure activities around. Kickstarter, the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world, is packed with entrepreneurs developing new, innovative experiences, and the industry has become a multibillion-dollar giant in gaming and collectibles in a short amount of time. Readers no doubt have seen or heard of one or perhaps many of these games, but in this volume, they'll get the inside scoop needed to join, play, and win.
Subjects: Board games; Card games;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Monsters, aliens, and holes in the ground : a guide to tabletop roleplaying games from D&D to Mothership / by Horvath, Stu,author,photographer.; Patterson, Kyle(Illustrator),illustrator.;
The 1970s -- The 1980s -- The 1990s -- The 2000s -- The 2010s -- Acknowledgments -- Glossary -- Appendix A: the games -- Appendix B: Stu's "appendix N" -- Appendix C: artists of note -- Appendix D: dungeons -- Appendix E: thoughts on collecting -- Appendix F: RPG publishers."A heavily illustrated, encyclopedic deep dive into the history of role playing games from D&D to Tales from the Loop"--
Subjects: Board games; Fantasy games;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A kid's guide to tabletop RPGs : exploring dice, game systems, roleplaying, and more! / by Hicks, Gabriel,author.(CARDINAL)866184;
"An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping younger members of the gaming community get in touch with their inner Game Master with practical advice on how to design and share their own games, and create a safe, supportive community, plus a look at the history of tabletop games and inspiration from creators in the community"--Ages 8-12Grades 4-6
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Fantasy games; Games;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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The game master's handbook of proactive roleplaying : guidelines and strategies for running PC-driven narratives in tabletop adventures / by Fishel, Jonah,author.; Fishel, Tristan,author.;
Subjects: Fantasy games.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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