Light, camera… action selection!
Tabletop games come in a huge variety with many different mechanics - and in this article I want to focus on a number of action selection mechanism which I think are interesting.
Dice mechanics
We all know classic dice rolling games, like Yahtzee, or games using dice to decide the outcome of battles or events.
Positive negatives
If you like buying tabletop games, you probably have either read or watched reviews or even playthroughs, so you can make a more informed decision about what you want to spend your money on.
Going solo
A lot of games are aimed at three or more players, even though most state a player count of two and up.
Give me a break
We all prefer different types of tabletop games, but there is now a trend towards games that take longer to play - and we are talking several hours.
Losing on purpose
If you regularly play tabletop games, you will come across a situation where someone is trying to lose intentionally.
Get me a lawyer!
All games have some sort of rules - even if they are very basic or very fluid.
Legacy games
A relatively recent trend in tabletop games is the idea of creating your own, custom version of a game.
Competitive or casual?
People play tabletop games for different reasons.
Charts and tables
If you play in a regular games group, you probably play certain games several times - you may even have one game that is your group's go-to game.