Layout

All the games in the compendium have been typeset in the same style. Unfortunately this has meant altering some of the games from the authors original text - but this has been kept to a minimum.

[Symbols] Name of Game (Names of games which are the same, but have a different name)
Author or Source
• The Equipment required for the game
A description of the game in its simplest form.

Refinement:
An idea to add to the game which makes the games more difficult, or just a bit more fun.

Variation:
An alternative way to play the game.

The Symbols
Due to the layout of the Compendium, games which are energetic and games which are quiet are mixed together. As a result symbols are used to allow you to quickly distinguish between these games. It should be noted that the symbols offer only a guide and the time taken may vary depending on the number of players, number of rounds played and how long the players remain interested.

A clock symbol is used for duration, for example:

The amount of activity (how tiring) a game is shown as follows:

Easy games tend to be quieter and requiring more thought.

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