You can easily make your own if you're tired of playing the same sports and games.You can make your own game from parts of games you enjoy.You can easily make an outdoor game, board game or your own sport with the materials you already have.
Step 1: The summary should explain what your game is about.
The game's main purpose can be formed by writing down a summary.The main action of the game needs to be described.Explain how many people are hiding if it involves some people looking at others.There are places where people can hide.Who is looking at something?When someone is hiding, what happens?A central aspect to your game is what you want to come up with.Are you and your friends running around the neighborhood?Is it possible to play it inside?Do you need anything?When writing a summary, you should ask these questions.
Step 2: The rules should be established.
Once you know what your game is about it is time to create some rules that flesh out the details.Below your summary, write your rules.Writing down your rules will help you remember the game.How many people can play?You can allow as many people as you want, or you can limit it to a specific number.Rules help form the structure of the game.Don't be vague with details.If the game takes place outside, create boundaries.It's out of bounds to go inside a house or past a certain house.Establish what players are allowed to touch or interact with if your game is inside.The floor might be made of lava and anyone who touches it is out.
Step 3: Get feedback from your friends.
It's time to ask your friends for a second opinion after you have a summary and some rules locked down.You are probably not alone in playing this game.Some good ideas to add to your game will come from feedback from your friends.You will be able to get other people to play with you.Your friends are more likely to play your game if they have rules and ideas.Everyone will feel like they are a part of the game when others help establish it.
Step 4: Pick out the items you need.
You should have everything you need to play the game.You might not be able to play your own version of Ghosts in the Graveyard without lights.Make sure you have all the materials you need.You can change the structure or the rules to accommodate what you have at your disposal if you realize that you don't have something for your game.
Step 5: Take your game to the test.
If everyone has an easy time understanding the game, play a quick test round.You want your game to be fun.You want it to be easy to play.If you are playing a flashlight tag, hide and seek hybrid game, this test round will show you how well people understand the rules.You will learn how easy or difficult it is to play the game in your area.You can adjust.It can be hard to find a hiding spot with so many people, and people aren't stopping when tagged by the flashlight.The necessary adjustments need to be made after the test round.It is possible that the flashlight is only used to find other players.The player needs to be physically tagged to get out.Talk with your friends and find out what they thought about the test round.Then make changes.
Step 6: Play again if you make any adjustments.
It is time to make the changes you have discussed after getting input from everyone.Once you agree on how the game will work moving forward, you can play it for real.If the new version of the game works well, you may want to do another test round.You can either play it or not.You have made your own game.The way you play can always change.Make your game the best version for everyone to play and enjoy by listening to your friends and taking notes from them.
Step 7: You should write down your ideas.
Make a list of what kind of board game you want to make.You can write down the genres you like.By writing down your ideas, you'll be able to narrow your own creation.For inspiration, create a list of your favorite board games.Writing out your ideas will give you an idea of what you need.
Step 8: Pick a game style.
Once you have a bunch of ideas, look for ones that are similar.Think about what kind of game board and play style will work best from the winning ideas.If you can combine aspects of your favorite games, that would be great.Do you like Risk or Settlers of Catan?Maybe you enjoy something that doesn't use a dedicated board.You can borrow pieces from other games to create your own game.
Step 9: Take a peek at the design of the game.
Once you have an idea of what kind of board game you want to make, it is time to sketch it out.To get a sense of what the game will look like, sketch the layout on paper.If your game board is similar to Monopoly, you should fill out the details of the squares on the board.You might have a winding road like in LIFE.Take note of what each square, area, or portion means.
Step 10: The rules should be established.
It's time to lay down some rules so people know how to play after knowing what the game looks like and the general purpose.Keeping your rules simple is easy.It will be hard for you to explain the game if you create too many rules.It will be harder for others to have fun with it.The physical design of your game can help guide the rules.Establish rules on where people can be on the map, how the turns work, and how movement works on a map like Risk.
Step 11: You should build a game board.
With all the details out of the way, you can build your board, cards, and anything else you need to make your game.You can make your own materials, such as cardboard and paper, for a game board with your design on top.You can use items from other games to find materials or order custom designs by uploading your artwork and rules to a site like thegamecrafter.com.The army pieces from Risk can be used with the Settlers of Catan cards.If you want to make your own custom 3D pieces, you can get them printed online.If you have a card component in your game, try using note cards.Write down what each card does if you draw on the note cards.
Step 12: Play the game.
It is time to play your game with your family and friends after everything is set up.During the first part of the game, take your time.It will take some time to explain the rules and components of your game to your friends.Take notes of what works and what doesn't.There are parts of your board game that need to be improved.That is ok!This is the first one.You need to make changes to your game after you play for the first time.Enjoy your work and keep playing.
Step 13: You already have sporting equipment that you can use to give ideas.
If you already have sporting equipment at home, you can make your own sport.A baseball bat and a kickball can be combined to create many different games.Draw inspiration from other made up games.The goal of the game is something to think about.Is it about being the last person standing, getting the most points, or accuracy?You can use the equipment you already own to narrow down what kind of sport you want to create.You might have a basketball hoop and rollerblades.While rollerblading around you can create a sport like basketball.
Step 14: You can combine your favorite sports.
Combining aspects from your favorite sports can create a super sporting game.Equipment, terms, positions, and scoring methods can be used to create your own game.If you like football and baseball, you can take a bit from each game to make your own.You can go as far away from the original sports as you want.Maybe you will use the football.You would like to see the three strike rule in baseball.A player has to kick the football a certain distance to start the play.If the player doesn't do it correctly, they will be out until the next round.
Step 15: Rules should be established.
Knowing what equipment you have to use will help you figure out what to do with it, and make up the rules for your sport.You can come up with rules with your friends.Decide how people score points, win, what players have to do to get points and so on.If a person breaks a rule, come up with a set of rules.Decide how long the game will last.Is it a certain time or a score?Rules from other sports can be used.You can make a rule that only the goalie can touch the ball.If you use a football with that rule, you will have a lot of fun.
Step 16: Pick up your friends.
Pick teams with your friends because you can't play sports alone.Tell your friends the rules of your sport.Explain the dynamics of the game.Get input after that.The best games are made up by a group.Make the game more enjoyable by getting your friends to pitch ideas.Someone has a great idea that you didn't think of.Pick a name for your sport.Try to come up with something unique for your friends.It could be a made up term like "Quidditch" or it could have something to do with the sport.
Step 17: Put your game to the test.
It is time to test out your sport after the rules have been laid down.Not everyone remembers the rules quickly or plays them correctly.Part of the fun of making up your own sport is changing it as you go along.Take a note of the parts that you should change.Next time, make those adjustments.If you want to be competitive the first time, try not to keep score.Make sure you understand the mechanics of the game because you are learning together.
Step 18: Play your game.
It is time to play the new version of your game for real.Pick teams, gather up your friends, and play it for real, keeping score and trying not to stop if something goes wrong.If you and your friends play a lot, you can design uniforms and pick team names.