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Contents of this video

0:00​ What is worker placement?
3:45 The history of this mechanic
7:41 Why is this mechanic so good?
13:18 Points to consider when designing with worker placement

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Sources

My Top 10 Favorite Worker Placement Games (Sunday Sitdown) | Jamey Stegmaier
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Top 10 Worker Placement Games with Sam Healey | The Dice Tower
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5 Things Jeremy's Top 5 Best Worker Placement Games | Man vs Meeple
   • 5 Things  Jeremy's Top 5 Best Worker...  

Aladdin's Dragons Review with Tom Vasel | The Dice Tower
   • Aladdin's Dragons Review  with Tom V...  

Tzolk'in Full Rules Video | Gaming Rules!
   • Tzolk'in  Full Rules Video  

Raiders of the North Sea in about 3 minutes | 3 Minute Board Games
   • Raiders of the North Sea in about 3 m...  

Agricola Playthrough & Review (Uwe Rosenberg Series) | Before You Play
   • Agricola  Playthrough & Review (Uwe ...  

Viticulture Essential Edition Let's Play and Review | Games Up!
   • Viticulture Essential Edition  Let's...  

Architects of the West Kingdom Playthrough Meeple Overboard | Meeple Overboard!
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Most footage is sourced directly from the respective game’s publishing company website. Any footage from an alternative source has been attributed.


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Introduction: History of Worker Placement | Purge Reviews
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Worker Placement Games: What Are They & Which Are Best? | Game Hungry
https://gamehungry.com/workerplaceme...

Defining Worker Placement | Mechanics & Meeples
https://www.mechanicsandmeeples.com...

Mechanic Archetypes – Worker Placement | Matt Pavlovich from Games Precipice
https://www.gamesprecipice.com/worker...

Board Games 101: What is a Worker Placement Game? | Nights Around a Table
   • Board Games 101: What is a Worker Pla...  

HOW TO DESIGN A WORKER PLACEMENT GAME PART 1 | League of Game Makers
http://www.leagueofgamemakers.com/how....

My Top 10 Favorite Worker Placement Games (Sunday Sitdown) | Jamey Stegmaier
   • My Top 10 Favorite Worker Placement G...  

Top 10 Worker Placement Games with Tom, Zee, and Sarah Shah | The Dice Tower
   • Top 10 Worker Placement Games  with ...  

Designer Spotlight: Richard Breese | Tabletop Together
http://tabletoptogether.com/2016/03/1... Breeze interview

What was the first worker placement game? | Board Game Geek
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/6362... thread arguing what first worker placement is.