Turns-Actions-Rewards: A Game Designer's Cookbook

Every memorable strategy game is built on a simple question: What should a player do next - and why? 🎲

Join Sidhant Chand, Founder & Lead Designer at Zenwood Games, for a deep dive into the architecture of strategy game design.

Using examples from successful Indian games like Chai Garam, Tycoon, Fortify and more, this workshop unpacks how turns, actions, rewards and incentives come together to create games that players keep coming back to.

✨ You'll explore:

• Structuring meaningful player turns

• Building engaging reward loops

• Balancing incentives and player choices

• Designing systems that create depth and replayability

• A practical framework for crafting compelling strategy games

📅 14th August 2026

🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Shreyas Foundation, Ahmedabad

👥 Who should attend?

• Current & Aspiring Game Designers

• Game Design Faculty

• Fans of Made in India tabletop games

🎟 Registration: ₹2,500 per participant

⚠️ Limited to 20 participants

🎁 Includes a Certificate of Participation and first-hand industry insights.

Part of Game Makers' Mela 2026—a celebration of India's growing tabletop game design ecosystem, bringing together designers, educators, publishers, manufacturers, and gaming enthusiasts to champion original Made in India games.

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