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	* Sketch ideas on plain paper or use '''[[Paper_and_Card\|Squared Paper]]''' for example, for guidance.		* Sketch ideas on plain paper or use '''[[Paper_and_Card\|Squared Paper]]''' for example, for guidance.
	* Draw out a final design accurately on two side-by-side '''[[Paper_and_Card\|A4]]''' sheets and enhance ''(e.g. using '''[[Pens and Pencils\|Felt Tip Pens]]''' or '''[[Pens and Pencils\|Coloured Pencils]]''')'', use '''[[Decoupage]]''' techniques, or use '''[[Using Images\|Computer Software]]''' and print out ''(<span style="color: green">'''Note:''' most printers are able to 'Tile' A3 designs by printing out on to two A4 sheets - alternatively the design may have to be organised as two sheets on screen</span>).''		* Draw out a final design accurately on two side-by-side '''[[Paper_and_Card\|A4]]''' sheets and enhance ''(e.g. using '''[[Pens and Pencils\|Felt Tip Pens]]''' or '''[[Pens and Pencils\|Coloured Pencils]]''')'', use '''[[Decoupage]]''' techniques, or use '''[[Using Images\|Computer Software]]''' and print out ''(<span style="color: green">'''Note:''' most printers are able to 'Tile' A3 designs by printing out on to two A4 sheets - alternatively the design may have to be organised as two sheets on screen</span>).''
	* Each half of the finished design can then be pasted on to '''[[Paper_and_Card\|A4]]''' pieces of '''[[Paper_and_Card\|Thick Card]]''' and either '''[[Laminated]]''', covered with self-adhesive book-covering film or varnished for example.		* Each half of the finished design can then be pasted on to '''[[Paper_and_Card\|A4]]''' pieces of '''[[Paper_and_Card\|Thick Card]]''' and either '''[[Laminating\|Laminated]]''', covered with self-adhesive book-covering film or varnished for example.
	* Temporarily secure the two '''[[Paper_and_Card\|A4]]''' sheets side-by-side ''(e.g. with weights)'', leave a gap between them equal to the card thickness, and apply '''[[Adhesive Tapes\|Adhesive Tape]]''' along the join to form a folding hinge ''(<span style="color: green">'''Note:''' you may have to allow for the tape width down the centre of the opened out board in your design</span>)''.		* Temporarily secure the two '''[[Paper_and_Card\|A4]]''' sheets side-by-side ''(e.g. with weights)'', leave a gap between them equal to the card thickness, and apply '''[[Adhesive Tapes\|Adhesive Tape]]''' along the join to form a folding hinge ''(<span style="color: green">'''Note:''' you may have to allow for the tape width down the centre of the opened out board in your design</span>)''.

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=====What to Make:=====

''(Designers might call this the Design Brief and/or the Specification)''

Design and make simple table top [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_game '''Race Game'''] which each player has one piece or counter and takes it in turn to throw a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dice '''Dice'''] or spin a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teetotum '''Teetotum'''] with the aim of being the first to finish a route, track or circuit.
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=====Making the Game Board:=====

* Design your game to be '''[[Paper_and_Card|A3]]''' size ''(or 2 x '''[[Paper_and_Card|A4]]''' size side by side)''.
* Sketch ideas on plain paper or use '''[[Paper_and_Card|Squared Paper]]''' for example, for guidance.
* Draw out a final design accurately on two side-by-side '''[[Paper_and_Card|A4]]''' sheets and enhance ''(e.g. using '''[[Pens and Pencils|Felt Tip Pens]]''' or '''[[Pens and Pencils|Coloured Pencils]]''')'', use '''[[Decoupage]]''' techniques, or use '''[[Using Images|Computer Software]]''' and print out ''(<span style="color: green">'''Note:''' most printers are able to 'Tile' A3 designs by printing out on to two A4 sheets - alternatively the design may have to be organised as two sheets on screen</span>).''
* Each half of the finished design can then be pasted on to '''[[Paper_and_Card|A4]]''' pieces of '''[[Paper_and_Card|Thick Card]]''' and either '''[[Laminated]]''', covered with self-adhesive book-covering film or varnished for example.
* Temporarily secure the two '''[[Paper_and_Card|A4]]''' sheets side-by-side ''(e.g. with weights)'', leave a gap between them equal to the card thickness, and apply '''[[Adhesive Tapes|Adhesive Tape]]''' along the join to form a folding hinge ''(<span style="color: green">'''Note:''' you may have to allow for the tape width down the centre of the opened out board in your design</span>)''.

=====Things to think about:=====

* What route or track will be followed as the counters move around the board? ''(e.g. zig-zag, squiggle, spiral, random)''.
* Will it have a beginning and end or should it be a continuous circuit?
* Alternatively, base the game on a local route or track near where you live ''(e.g. local footpaths, a tour of sites of interest, a heritage railway line or canal)''.
* Is the aim of the game just to win the race or is it also to learn something about the places visited on the board?
* Will the game Include forfeits ''(e.g. move backwards if you land on private land, cows are loose in a field, traffic lights are on red, roadworks, a level crossing barrier is down or a bridge raised)'' or include also some bonuses ''(e.g. find a shortcut, hitch a lift, get right of way)''. These might be triggered by the square landed on or the need to pick a card, throw a second [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dice '''Dice'''] or spin a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teetotum '''Teetotum'''].
* What kinds of playing pieces are envisaged?
* Will a player's score be determined by the roll of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dice '''Dice'''] or spin of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teetotum '''Teetotum''']?
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=====Testing and Evaluation=====

* Try playing the game with friends ''(it is a good idea to do this at the first paper-based draft stage to spot problems before committing to a final design)'':
** is it enjoyable to play?
** does it last too long or about the right amount of time?
** is it possible to cheat?
** would your friends wish to play it again?
** are there any improvements you can make?

=====Further Work=====

* Consider how the finished game board, plus playing pieces, can be stored ''(e.g. a simple '''[[Game Storage Box (Stripwood)|Storage Box]]''' can be made using '''[[:Category:Stripwood Technology|Stripwood Technology]]''' techniques but more sophisticated options for '''[[Box Construction]]''' are also possible)''.
* See how a '''[[Folding Game Board]]''' can be stiffened with strips of timber if required.

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