Re: 5th piecepack competition + more questions

["Benedict" <boycat_oh@...>]

Hi, Greg

> 1. What *are* the unique aspects of the piecepack?

I think the fact that there are 4 suits of 6 tiles, 6 coins, 1 pawn 
and 1 die each. The fact that a coin or pawn fits n 1/4 of a tile. 
The fact that the tiles can be number & suit side up or grid side 
up; the fact that the coins can be suit side or number & 
directional piip side up.  So the system has limitations in 
number and organizartion of components from which an 
incredile diversity of ideas can (and have) come.

The piecepack itself is unique - there is no other game system 
like it. It probably closest resembles a pack of cards in that there 
are numerous games (70+) that can be played with a 'pack.

> 
> 2. Are there any guidelines about the size of the dice (in 
relation 
> to 1/4 of a tile)?

I don't know.

> 
> 3. Where can I find information about the previous contests 
and the 
> winning entries (to give me an idea as to see what I'm up 
against)?

Go to http://www.piecepack.org - all details of prior contests and 
links to pdf rules of all past contest entries are there.

> 
> 4. What was the design process you went through when 
designing the 
> piecepack concept

The designer will have to answer that - the contest is set up such 
that the winner of the latest contest judges the next competition. 

> 
> PS Be nice to the newbie!

I hope that was nice enough!  I am sure that others will chip in 
with ideas on what makes the 'pack unique.

Phillip