Debtzilla - Game Design Diary Part VI: Random Dice vs Strategic Cards
Ahhh. Randomness... The bane of modern board game design... As the tastes of board game enthusiasts become more sophisticated over the years, the demand for games with a a higher learning curve on a more strategic level has increased. This compares to the easier to learn games with high level of randomness that punishes both new and seasoned gamers, which as a lower learning curve. For those that are not familiar with game design, a game high in luck factor allows players to
