Dealer's choice
James Ernest • 2005 • Overlook Duckworth
- Author
- James Ernest
- First published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Overlook Duckworth
- ISBN
- 9781585676545
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Dealer's Choice was authored by James Ernest, a prolific and influential figure in the tabletop gaming industry best known for founding Cheapass Games. Published in 2005 by Overlook Duckworth, the book serves as a creative anthology and guidebook that draws heavily from the author's background in designing minimalist, accessible, and often whimsical board and card games. The work reflects a period in the early 2000s when tabletop gaming began to see a broader resurgence, capturing the spirit of DIY game design.
The volume is designed to function as an instructional manual for those interested in the mechanics of game creation, blending personal anecdotes with practical theory. James Ernest aimed to demystify the design process, encouraging readers to engage with the structural foundations of play rather than just consuming established titles. Upon its release, the book was received as a candid look behind the curtain of the industry, appreciated primarily by hobbyists and burgeoning designers who valued Ernest's pragmatic and irreverent approach to game architecture.
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