Tips on Game Design
It is easy to spot the similarities in simple games that work well. Noncooperative games, where each player is responsible for his or her own scoring, usually work best.
Simple leader board—do something, earn a point
Spell a word or phrase—earn letters
Hangman—earn a guess
Pick a number—earn a guess
Guess a word—earn a letter guess
Graffiti—earn letters to spell a phrase
Guess the mystery celebrity (or mystery whatever)—earn clues to guess
Scavenger hunt
Clue
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