Christy DenaDec 16, 2022

Q: what is the design problem term to describe the player that takes over? It's a tabletop term. Not "snowballing" but something else. When the design allows a player makes decisions for others, etc. I have the flu and cannot for the life of me remember it or find it. Thank you!

[EDIT: I found the term in my notes, it is "quarterbacking"]

#design #gamedesign #tabletopdesign

Show threadBranwynDec 16, 2022
@christydena Ooo. I know this…
Hm. Well, I DID know this. Hang on, I’ll ask my tabletop friends.
Show threadChristy Dena
@mormorhaxa Yeah, I cannot remember it either!
Dec 16, 2022 at 1:47amWeb
Show threadChristy DenaDec 16, 2022
@mormorhaxa I just found it in my game design lecture slides lol. I teach myself these things! "quarterbacking" - https://mykindofmeeple.com/quarterbacking-board-games/
Quarterbacking in Board Games (and How to Avoid It)

Quarterbacking happens in co-operative board games when one player dominates the game and ruins it for the other players. How can you avoid quarterbacking?

My Kind of Meeple
Show threadBranwynDec 16, 2022
@christydena Yes!