CRC Press Cardboard Ghosts - Tabletop Game Design Guide

Explore the relationship between physical play and systemic analysis with Cardboard Ghosts: Using Physical Games to Model and Critique Systems. Part of the CRC Press Guides to Tabletop Game Design series, this book provides a unique perspective for designers interested in the intersection of gaming and systemic modeling. Whether you are a developer looking to deepen your understanding of game mechanics or a researcher studying how tabletop games can represent complex structures, this text offers a dedicated look at the utility of physical games. It moves beyond simple entertainment to examine how tabletop formats can be used to critique and model the world around us. This guide is an essential addition to the library of anyone studying game design, programming, or social systems. By focusing on the mechanics of tabletop play, it provides a foundation for understanding how rules and physical components interact to create meaningful experiences. Perfect for students and professionals in the computing and gaming industries.