Games are a great way to spend time with family and friends. But sometimes board games can be tedious, drawn-out affairs that leave you frustrated and bored. Wouldn’t it be better if the board game was more fun, less frustrating? In this blog post, we’ll talk about how to make your board games more enjoyable for everyone: players and spectators alike!
Add More Power-ups to the Game Board
Did you know it’s possible to buy or make new game pieces for some board games with the intention of adding more variety when playing them together?
Sometimes people will use dice instead of drawing cards from a deck. Allowing players to roll two six-sided can add great diversity as well. Similarly, there is no need to stick with traditional card decks; other options include dominoes, Mancala stones, Scrabble tiles, chess pieces, poker chips – anything! The possibilities are endless.
Change the Makeup of the Game
For board games, this might mean redesigning the board or adding new levels. For instance, if you like to play Magic: The Gathering, a custom MTG mat could easily add to your playing experience. Moreover, playing on an asymmetrical board can also give players more options in terms of what strategy they want to try out. For some popular board games like Settlers Of Catan, there are many expansions available that will allow for even more variability in gameplay.
This principle could be used when designing any sort of digital game too; it’s important that your player stays engaged by having them come up against challenges he hasn’t seen before so make sure to keep things fresh.
One way you could do this is by having multiple endings for your game or designing levels in such a way that they can be completed in different ways, encouraging the player to replay it and try out new strategies.
This isn’t always easy but it’s worth it if there are enough hours invested into the game; all board games have some form of level design so make sure not to forget about them when making changes!
Create a New Environment for Your Player to Explore
By creating a new board game environment, your players will have something new to explore and be excited about. Try adding new board pieces that are different such as mountains or lakes on the board. For example, if you’re making a pirate-themed board game, try adding treasure chests near obstacles so when a player reaches an obstacle they can look for more gold! It may seem like extra work at first but it is well worth the time in order to make sure your players don’t get bored of their old play space too quickly.
Give Your Player Something New to Look Forward to After They Finish the Game
Sometimes after a board game, players find themselves feeling like they want more. This can be because of the lack of reward for completing their goal or just wanting to keep playing with friends. One thing you can do to help your board games stay fresh is to give them something new to look forward to. Ending the board game and not knowing what happens next leads some people to feel unsatisfied and disappointed at the end result.
Giving each player an ending that’s tailored for them makes it feel complete; there are no cliffhangers which could lead players back in hopes of seeing how “their” story continues but also gives all players closure if desired so they don’t have any unfinished business hanging above their heads when everyone leaves the table.
Add a Timer That Counts Down from 10 Minutes
This will make the game more difficult, which means that people who really enjoy playing it and find a challenge in doing so won’t feel like they are wasting their time by finishing levels quickly. And for those who want to complete the level faster without being challenged, a lives option would be available for them as well.
It’s easy to get bored of a video game when you can finish all of its stages within minutes or hours. With this timer installed into your favorite board games, players have an incentive to take their time with each stage instead of rushing through just to beat it. The best thing about implementing this idea is that board games become easier than before (less challenging), but still enjoyable because there is a timer in place.
There are many ways you can increase your players’ engagement and enjoyment with the game. You could rearrange the level design, add new levels to explore, or create a timer that counts down from 10 minutes. Keep in mind that these types of power-ups should be used sparingly – if they’re overused then it may decrease your player’s interest in playing even more!
