One of the most important things about game design is that you know the proper elements that make the game function. This is what makes Games like Twiddly Winks work. Twiddly Winks is a simple board game with a very minimal setup that only uses a piece of felt, Chips or "winks" of two sizes, and a plastic pan with a set score of numbers. Despite this, the game uses theses resources effectively to keep the player engaged on the game. This is because Twiddly Winks succeeds at using several game mechanics that ensure that the player feels like they are getting something out of what is considered repetitive play.
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