Observation Journal

This week, i met up with my friends to play some board games. I took some pictures and interviewed them for my observation.

For our first game we decided to play was a game of Chess.

 Game setup.

 Making a strategic movement?

 Thinking of ways to win.

He seemed to be having fun thinking of ways to beat his opponents.

 Thinking.

More thinking.

 Winner of game 1.

Winner of game 2.

And for our second game, we decided to play Monopoly Deal.

 Game setup

Seems like someone does not know the rules. Let us give him a moment to read up about it.

 Game in progression

Myself, enjoying a game of Monopoly Deal with my friends.

Enjoying himself a game of Monopoly Deal with a side of Green Tea.

He looks like he is in serious mode. Must be thinking of winning the game.

Game face on. Thinking of ways to win the game?

Seems like he’s also enjoying the game.

We got ourselves a winner!















Interview Section

Interview with Nicholas for winning the game of chess.

1. How do you feel winning?

A sense of accomplishment.

2. How do you find the game?

I find the game enjoyable.

3. What do you think the game can be improved?

Allow more players instead of two.

4. What do you enjoy the most about the game?

It is fun and it requires strategic planning.

5. What do you think is the purpose of playing the game?

To train you to think strategically.

Interview with Yew Kiat for winning the game of Monopoly Deal

1. How do you feel winning?

A sense of victory.

2. How do you find the game?

Very interesting as it requires you to make use of what is available on the field and in your hand.

3. What do you think the game can be improved?

Too easy to win, conditions to win should be harder to achieve.

4. What do you enjoy the most about the game?

Winning the game.

5. What do you think is the purpose of playing the game?

To plan and outsmart your opponent.