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How to Design an Engine Building Game with Elizabeth Hargrave

The Board Game Design Lab

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Strategies and Challenges in Engine Building Games

Exploring the mechanics of end game triggers, player incentives, and balancing resource acquisition in engine building games like Splendor and Terraforming Mars. Design aspects, playtesting considerations, and the delicate balance of initial resources are discussed, highlighting the complexities of creating engaging gameplay experiences.

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