Writing the ruleset for a game is a lot of designers’ least favorite part of creating a game. Explaining how a game plays through the written word is no small task, and even games published by world-renowned companies sometimes leave gamers with more questions than answers.

Rules writing is a learned skill just like every other part of the game design process, and it takes time and a lot of work to become good at it. However, the resources on this page will hopefully help you figure out how to put together rulesets that are clear and concise and get players excited to start playing your game.