The Rulebook Project

A source-linked handbook for writing board game rules people can use

Writing2026Live
The Rulebook Project — application screenshot

Overview

A bilingual handbook on designing board game rulebooks, backed by a research database and direct links to its sources.

The Build

The public collection brings together 106 primary sources, 127 findings, worked examples, and a 46-item pre-print checklist. The handbook and research database are also available to download.

Behind the Build

The research is organized for two jobs: teaching a game the first time and finding a rule again during play. Each finding links back to its evidence.

Status

Published in English and Thai. The source repository includes the website, document-generation tools, and a reusable rulebook skill.

More things I've built

All projects