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This is a guide about designing board games using a modelling approach similar to what is used in computer software design. The ideas os to give a structure to the design progress and avoid many design issues like mechanic shopping. the method is completely experiemental and it will be testes while I am writting this guide, so not only it will be a case study, but changes could also occur on the content. I am not sure that the end results will be very positive.

So through all the guide, I'll be using as an example one of my game in design current called "The Fallen Empire of Japan" which is a solo pirate/merchant open world sandbox board game that takes place in a world war 2 settings. A bit weird but looks intriguing. For more information, here is the project's page.

The Fallen Empire of Japan project page

There is the table of contents which should evolve with time.

Introduction

• Problem and Solutions
• Expectations and Drawbacks

Computer modeling crash course

• Relational Database
• Object Oriented development

Applying to board games

• Model, View, Controller applied to board games
• Turn Sequence and Work Flow

Board Game modeling Example - Part 1

• Fleets and Ships
• Bases, Planes and Troops
• Map and Encounters
• Early Prototype

Conclusion

• Retrospective of the results

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