mechanics Archives - Bombard Games

Board Game Mechanics – Area Influence

The area influence mechanic is a board game mechanic in which players compete for control over specific areas or territories on the game board. Players typically have pieces or markers that they place...

Board Game Mechanics – Area Movement

The area movement mechanic in board games involves moving game pieces between different spaces or areas on a game board.

Board Game Mechanics – Automatic Resource Growth

The automatic resource growth mechanic in board games is a mechanism that automatically generates resources for players over the course of the game, typically through a set of predetermined rules or...

Board Game Mechanics – Action Drafting

The action drafting mechanic in board games involves players selecting actions from a shared pool of actions that are available to all players.

Board Game Mechanics – Acting

The acting mechanic in board games is a game mechanic that allows players to take on the role of a character or character’s actions during gameplay

Board Game Mechanics – Auctions & Bidding

The auction or bidding mechanic in board games refers to a system in which players bid for items, resources, or privileges within the game. The goal of the mechanic is typically to allow players to...

Board Game Mechanics – Worker Placement

Worker placement is a mechanic used in some board games where players use limited “worker” pieces to perform various actions on the game board. Players take turns placing their workers on various...

Board Game Mechanics – Pattern Building

The pattern building mechanic is a gameplay mechanism in which players place game pieces on a board or in a specific configuration to create a specific pattern or structure. This mechanic is often...