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Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms compiles hundreds of different mechanisms, organized by category. Each has a description of how it works, discussion of its pros and cons, how it can be implemented, and examples of specific games that use it. Building Blocks can be read cover to cover, used as a reference when looking for inspiration for a new design, help solving a specific problem, or assist in getting unstuck in the midst of a project. This book, the first to collect mechanisms like this in the tabletop game design field, aims to be a practical guide that will be a great starting point for beginning designers, a handy guidebook for the experienced, and an ideal classroom textbook. Key Features The first compendium of its kind in the tabletop game field. Covers the nuts and bolts of design to resolve specific challenges. Serves as a practical guide, a great starting point for beginning designers, and a reference for seasoned professionals. Contains discussion of a series of standalone mechanisms, in a standard format and style, with cross-links to related mechanics and specific examples. Includes hundreds of mechanism entries with accompanying diagrams and sample games to study. Ideal for professional or classroom use.

Elevate game night or add workspace anywhere with this versatile folding card table. Constructed of premium commercial grade steel and durable E1 MDF for stability and long-lasting performance, the table easily folds up for storage when not in use. Secure locking leg mechanisms ensure legs hold steady during game playing and various activities. Non-slip rubber feet and a padded table pad provide solid footing and help prevent objects from sliding. Folds flat for easy carrying and portability - ideal for outdoor parties, garages, or wherever extra workspace is needed. Color: Black. Material: Faux Leather.

About the brand: Finely-crafted home furnishings with a unique flair. Color/pattern: dark grey Design details: a must-have for the stylish modern host, this kyoga dining table is a game-changer. kyoga boasts an auto-extension mechanism that makes for no-fuss expansion when extra guests arrive, and its dark grey finish is perfectly at home among any existing furnishings. Measures 63in x 35in x 29in Mdf Veneer/ Solidwood Leg Do not expose your furniture to any liquids.; Wipe up spilled liquids immediately with a soft, slightly damp cloth in the; direction of the wood grain.; For stone surfaces, soak liquids up with a paper towel and wipe dry to; avoid any staining.; Avoid harsh commercial cleaners, glass cleaners and spray polishes on; wood.; Do not expose your furniture to strong or direct sunlight, leave near; heat outlets or air conditioning units, or open windows and dampness.; Excessive exposure to sunlight and heat can cause your furniture's finish; to start fading.; Extreme temperatures and humidity changes can cause wood cracking; and splitting.; Do not place rubber or plastic materials on the wood finish.; Chemicals within the plastic or rubber may react with the finish if left in; contact for a long period of time. Use a strip of felt or cork.; Never place hot objects on any furniture surface.; Use a hot plate between your furniture and hot objects to protect the; finish.; Frequently dust surfaces with a clean, damp, lint free cloth.; Abrasive build up can cause damage a finish over time.; Small scratches and marks can be touched up or covered with a mark or; scratch remover or a touch up stick. These can be PUrchased from any; paint or hardware store.; ?; ?; ? Imported

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This monograph focuses on exploring game theoretic modeling and mechanism design for problem solving in Internet and network economics. For the first time, the main theoretical issues and applications of mechanism design are bound together in a single text.

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This monograph focuses on exploring game theoretic modeling and mechanism design for problem solving in Internet and network economics. For the first time, the main theoretical issues and applications of mechanism design are bound together in a single text.

Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design: An Encyclopedia of Mechanisms compiles hundreds of different mechanisms, organized by category. Each has a description of how it works, discussion of its pros and cons, how it can be implemented, and examples of specific games that use it. Building Blocks can be read cover to cover, used as a reference when looking for inspiration for a new design, help solving a specific problem, or assist in getting unstuck in the midst of a project. This book, the first to collect mechanisms like this in the tabletop game design field, aims to be a practical guide that will be a great starting point for beginning designers, a handy guidebook for the experienced, and an ideal classroom textbook. Key Features The first compendium of its kind in the tabletop game field. Covers the nuts and bolts of design to resolve specific challenges. Serves as a practical guide, a great starting point for beginning designers, and a reference for seasoned professionals. Contains discussion of a series of standalone mechanisms, in a standard format and style, with cross-links to related mechanics and specific examples. Includes hundreds of mechanism entries with accompanying diagrams and sample games to study. Ideal for professional or classroom use.

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This book provides a graduate level introduction to the economic modeling of strategic behavior. The goal is to teach economics doctoral students the tools of game theory and mechanism design that all economists should know. These tools play a critical role in economic research. Readership: Graduate and doctoral students interested in microeconomics, game theory, and mechanism design.

This book provides a graduate level introduction to the economic modeling of strategic behavior. The goal is to teach economics doctoral students the tools of game theory and mechanism design that all economists should know. These tools play a critical role in economic research. Readership: Graduate and doctoral students interested in microeconomics, game theory, and mechanism design.

Committed to perfecting the balance between aesthetics and innovative technology since 2014, it’s fair to say that Pas Normal Studios knows a thing or two about elevating your cycling classics. This Mechanism Deep Winter Bib is an absolute game-changer, with its three-layer Windtex Pro Membrane fabric creating the optimal fit, and brushed fleece for enhanced insulation and warmth on-the-move. Because why let the cold weather stop you from getting out for a ride? Face: 71% Polyamide, 29% Elastane, Backer: 92% Polyester, 8% Elastane, Durable Water Resistant, Printed Branding, Made in Italy. Pas Normal Studios Men's Mechanism Deep Winter Long Bibs in Navy, Size Small

Committed to perfecting the balance between aesthetics and innovative technology since 2014, it’s fair to say that Pas Normal Studios knows a thing or two about elevating your cycling classics. This Mechanism Deep Winter Bib is an absolute game-changer, with its three-layer Windtex Pro Membrane fabric creating the optimal fit, and brushed fleece for enhanced insulation and warmth on-the-move. Because why let the cold weather stop you from getting out for a ride? Face: 71% Polyamide, 29% Elastane, Backer: 92% Polyester, 8% Elastane, Durable Water Resistant, Printed Branding, Made in Italy. Pas Normal Studios Men's Mechanism Deep Winter Long Bibs in Navy, Size X-Large

Counter-balanced mechanism with a UL certified power control system , pushes the entire chair up to assist the user stand up easily. It's an ideal solution for anybody who has mobility issues or recovering from surgery. So warm and inviting, you'll reposition your mind and body and bring your spirit into near-perfect alignment. See how everything starts looking up once you're in a reclining position. Color: Dark Gray.

Only by finding and focusing on a core mechanism can you further your pursuit of elegance in strategy game design.Clockwork Game Design is the most functional and directly applicable theory for game design. It details the clockwork game design pattern, which focuses on building around fundamental functionality. You can then use this understanding to prescribe a system for building and refining your rulesets. A game can achieve clarity of purpose by starting with a strong core, then removing elements that conflict with that core while adding elements that support it.Filled with examples and exercises detailing how to put the clockwork game design pattern into use, this book is a must-have manual for designing games. A hands-on, practical book that outlines a very specific approach to designing games Develop the mechanics that make your game great, and limit or remove factors that disrupt the core concept Practice designing games through the featured exercises and illustrations  

Humans and machines are very di?erent in their approaches to game pl- ing. Humans use intuition, perception mechanisms, selective search, creat- ity, abstraction, heuristic abilities and other cognitive skills to compensate their (comparably) slow information processing speed, relatively low m- ory capacity, and limited search abilities. Machines, on the other hand, are extremely fast and infallible in calculations, capable of e?ective brute-for- type search, use “unlimited” memory resources, but at the same time are poor at using reasoning-based approaches and abstraction-based methods. The above major discrepancies in the human and machine problem solving methods underlined the development of traditional machine game playing as being focused mainly on engineering advances rather than cognitive or psychological developments. In other words, as described by Winkler and F¨ urnkranz [347, 348] with respect to chess, human and machine axes of game playing development are perpendicular, but the most interesting, most promising, and probably also most di?cult research area lies on the junction between human-compatible knowledge and machine compatible processing.I undoubtedly share this point of view and strongly believe that the future of machine game playing lies in implementation of human-type abilities (- straction,intuition,creativity,selectiveattention,andother)whilestilltaking advantage of intrinsic machine skills. Thebookisfocusedonthedevelopmentsandprospectivechallengingpr- lems in the area of mind gameplaying (i.e. playinggames that require mental skills) using Computational Intelligence (CI) methods, mainly neural n- works, genetic/evolutionary programming and reinforcement learning.

Freemium Mobile Games: Design & Monetization reveals the essence of what freemium games are and provides a framework of best practices and in-depth game design schematics for developers to follow. Although the interaction of brilliant game design and monetization mechanisms based on scientific psychological research has successfully stormed the top grossing mobile charts, the roadmap to success remains elusive... until now.Freemium Mobile Games: Design & Monetization is a detailed guide for the new wave of gaming industry professionals that have to embrace the overwhelming trend of games as a service. The free games that already dominate the billion mobile market, have stolen a lot of the industry's brightest away from console and desktop game production, but this new mobile playground also has new base rules. The book frames this ongoing industry shift as the substitution of AAA publishing with HHH polishing and outlines for developers the new path to success.Freemium Mobile Games: Design & Monetization is also suitable for casual gamers who enjoy playing Clash of Clans in the mornings, Puzzle & Dragons in the evenings and Candy Crush Saga in-between. Examples from these and many more iOS and Android games are employed, to illustrate both best practices and poor game design decisions that can make or break the user experience. Many of the psychological mechanisms exploited by freemium game design to keep casual gamers playing and spending are demystified, which allows users to identify and counteract exploitative biases such as priming, loss aversion, anchoring, sunk cost fallacy, and many others.

Humans and machines are very di?erent in their approaches to game pl- ing. Humans use intuition, perception mechanisms, selective search, creat- ity, abstraction, heuristic abilities and other cognitive skills to compensate their (comparably) slow information processing speed, relatively low m- ory capacity, and limited search abilities. Machines, on the other hand, are extremely fast and infallible in calculations, capable of e?ective brute-for- type search, use “unlimited” memory resources, but at the same time are poor at using reasoning-based approaches and abstraction-based methods. The above major discrepancies in the human and machine problem solving methods underlined the development of traditional machine game playing as being focused mainly on engineering advances rather than cognitive or psychological developments. In other words, as described by Winkler and F¨ urnkranz [347, 348] with respect to chess, human and machine axes of game playing development are perpendicular, but the most interesting, most promising, and probably also most di?cult research area lies on the junction between human-compatible knowledge and machine compatible processing.I undoubtedly share this point of view and strongly believe that the future of machine game playing lies in implementation of human-type abilities (- straction,intuition,creativity,selectiveattention,andother)whilestilltaking advantage of intrinsic machine skills. Thebookisfocusedonthedevelopmentsandprospectivechallengingpr- lems in the area of mind gameplaying (i.e. playinggames that require mental skills) using Computational Intelligence (CI) methods, mainly neural n- works, genetic/evolutionary programming and reinforcement learning.

Upgrade your style game with these Gucci Ruthenium and Enamel Square Sunglasses. Designed for men, these sunglasses feature a light structure with adjustable nose pads for a comfortable fit. The gray ruthenium frame and lenses give a sleek look, while the square shape and contrast mechanisms on the temples add a touch of edginess. The bar on top of the low bridge adds a nod to the rider world.

Chicology Cordless Vinyl Mini Blinds are an industry game changer. Durable and smooth 1 in. slats pair nicely with an easy cordless lift. We upgraded all the mediocrities that come to mind when you hear "vinyl blinds". Our signature cordless mechanism breathes new life into traditionally tedious corded vinyl blinds. This blind offers outstanding value with its durable construction which resists warping, fading and sagging. Why deal with messy, hazardous cords when you can go completely cordless, with the lift of a finger. These blinds are designed to stop precisely where you want and provide accurate light control. The slats provide privacy, shade, and allows you to control exactly how much light to allow in. Being cordless, our Vinyl Blinds are free of drawstrings which can be a hazard to pets and young children. They come with a color coordinating head rail, sturdy bottom rail, and handy wand control. Available in 2-colors with wide appeal, Gloss white and Gloss gray, Chicology Cordless Mini Vinyl Blinds are guaranteed to be a gorgeous and exceptional accent for your home, business or office at the vinyl price. Color: Gray (Commercial Grade).