Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms, Second Edition compiles hundreds of game mechanisms, organized by category.The book can be read cover to cover and used as a reference to solve a specific design problem or for inspiration and research on new designs.This second edition collects even more mechanisms, expands on and updates existing entries, and includes color images.Building Blocks is a great starting point for new designers, a handy guid for the experienced, and an ideal classroom reference. Each Game Mechanisms Entry Contains: The definition of the mechanism An explanatory diagram of the mechanism Discussion of how the mechanism is used in successful games Considerations for implementing the mechanism in new designs