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Avoid these 10 common mistakes when writing board game rules

Pam Walls Game Design 5,146 1 year ago
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Be sure to Like and Subscribe :) Want me to review your rules? Get in touch: [email protected] My weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iyakps My rules template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IlOagNnfxOGEOqDvZhu2QcCG3-fO9Y1Qpnr5eShqEEw/copy Cardboard Edison award: https://cardboardedison.com/award Chapters: 3:16 - They are too long 4:18 - Too many edge case rules 4:53 - Too many variants 5:52 - Referring to something before explaining what it is 6:29 - No overview at the start explaining how to win 7:22 - Too many text formatting options 8:32 - Inconsistent use of pronouns 9:03 - Not enough helpful images 10:04 - Not enough white space 10:55 - Not writing out numbers Theme music outro by https://www.youtube.com/@huddy_t -------------------------------------- If you enjoyed this video or if it was helpful for you, feel free to buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pamwalls -------------------------------------- Do you want feedback on your board game idea or have questions about board game design/the industry in general? Book a 1 on 1 session with me! Visit my scheduling site to book a session: https://calendly.com/pwgamedesign -------------------------------------- Find my games at your friendly local game stores 💜 Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls: https://www.ravensburger.us/en-US/products/games/family-games/chronicles-of-light-darkness-falls-60001971 Blob Party: https://shop.wizkids.com/products/blob-party Act Fast Speed Charades: https://outsetmedia.com/products/act-fast Hold That Face: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/239969/hold-that-face ------------------------------------ Connect with me Sign up to my weekly newsletter: https://eepurl.com/iyakps Book a 1:1 session me: https://calendly.com/pwgamedesign Website: http://www.pamwallsgamedesign.ca Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/pamwallsgamedesign Twitter: https://twitter.com/PamWGameDesign FB: https://www.facebook.com/PamWallsGameDesign Discord: https://discord.gg/uvy4ffGtBK

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