Yesterday we had an interesting discussion with a colleague of mine. \u00a0We discussed the evolution of games, and, especially board games. \u00a0After a bit of whining and complaining, nostalgic tears, and laughter, our discussion took a more creative turn. \u00a0Together we came up with a few ideas on how to push the evolution of board games, given all that we’ve learned from other games in the last few decades. \u00a0Here are some of the ideas that we discussed.<\/p>\n
3D Cross Zero<\/strong><\/p>\n Firstly, the game that I’ve played plenty at high school. \u00a0The one where you have a 3×3 squares fields and two players draw crosses (one) and zeroes (the other) trying to put 3 in a row or column or diagonal and, at the same time, prevent the opponent from doing the same.<\/p>\n The game by itself is very simple and\u00a0engaging. \u00a0Unfortunately, it has only so many combinations, and after playing it for a bit you’d know each and every one of them. \u00a0Especially those that increase your chances for success.<\/p>\n Now, the 3D Cross Zero game would have two important differences from the classic variant.<\/p>\n Chess Team Death Match<\/strong><\/p>\n Chess is an ancient game, and it is a flexible one too. \u00a0But it’s a bit boring if you have more than 2 people who want to play. \u00a0Chess TDM comes to the rescue. \u00a0The number of teams and players per team can be adjusted as needed. \u00a0The different sets of rules can be adjusted as well. \u00a0Think Quake. \u00a0Consider, for example, a 4×4 – two teams of four players each.<\/p>\n Each player has a complete set of figures. \u00a0For this scenario you’ll need a board of 32×8 squares just to line figures up. \u00a0But given these armies on both sides, it will be a bit more fun if the board is slightly bigger. \u00a0Say 40×40.<\/p>\n Now, depending on how you want to play it, you can have either each player command his own figures, or teammates can command figures of specific class only – for example one player does pawns, the other does knights, etc. \u00a0You can limit the number of figures that each player can command, so that for example, you’ll need 2 pawn commanders.<\/p>\n The objective of the game can be different as well. \u00a0Still thinking Quake, you can have a free for all (each player for himself), or capture the flag, or team death match, or duel. \u00a0Oh, wait, no, you already have with the classic chess.<\/p>\n Chess Monopoly<\/strong><\/p>\n Here is another chess variation – Chess Monopoly. \u00a0You play on the same chess board, but each square has properties and rent values associated with it like in the monopoly game. \u00a0The money are involved too.<\/p>\n This will give you an option of more strategies, ones involving pushing the opponent to more expensive squares and draining him of financials.<\/p>\n The money you earn can be used on resurrection of your killed figures, or purchase of additional army units or blocking parts of the board at all. \u00a0Private property sort of thing –\u00a0trespasser\u00a0will be shot on sight.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It took us less than 5 minutes to come up with these three ideas. \u00a0I’m sure we can do more, much more. \u00a0Too bad these won’t ever get implemented, or played and enjoyed. \u00a0Sad.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\n