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Patchwork: Making a Gateway Game

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For the inaugural post in my series of Game Breakdowns, I want to talk about the perineal /r/boardgames choice for “2p game to play with my girlfriend.” I’m speaking, of course, about Uwe Rosenberg’s Patchwork. It’s the perfect game to share with someone who only has a tangential interest in board games, or a “gateway gamer”.

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Should You Build for the Gateway Gamer or the Hardcore Gamer?

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Much like theme vs. mechanics , separating people into gateway gamers and hardcore gamers is another persistent dichotomy in the board game community. Need help on your board game? Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. You can make a game replay-able as well as easy-to-learn.

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