A process to generate ideas, usually done in a group.

A playable early version of the game or part of the game constructed by the designer.

The state of the game refers to the ...

State of a game: the play is too easy, too hard or optimal

State of the game: there is a consistent challenge for the players

The rules of the game

Rules that are put in motion (playing)

Trick taking, rolling a die, turn taking, moving

Spawn points, moves each chess piece can make, ...

Spawn camping, strategic chess moves,

In video games: running, jumping, moving

A collection of game mechanics that produce a given outcome within a larger game such as character creation, combat or casting spells.

Testing of gameplay, of systems and the balance of a game to find errors and inconsistencies.

The representation of a player in a game.

These are avatars in Monopoly:

An avatars in Tomb Raider:

Avatars in non-digital games are usually called:

The console, device, or system upon which the game will be played

A typed overview of the game (usually 1-3 pages long)

Contains the theme of the game, demographics, target audience genre and the feature-list.

5-20 page doc with a much more in depth view of the potential of the game

Besides game details, it includes budget and time estimations, expansion plans...

Game played with cards, standard deck, or other cards, Pokemon, Magic etc

A board serves as the playing field for the game

the "board" is made out of tiles ex Settlers of Catan or Hey, That's My Fish!, or Carcassonne

the "board" is made out of tiles ex Settlers of Catan or Hey, That's My Fish!, or Carcassonne

Uses dice as the main bits, typically lacking a board, cards or tiles.

name given to the pieces and parts that ship with a game, including the game tiles, board, and cards (formally called "components" or "game objects")

Game played with a standard deck of card is ...

Game played with a unique set of cards is ...

Games like "rummy, hearts, war, go fish ..." are considered to be?

Games like "Uno, Skipbo, Old Maid ..." are considered to be?