Constructible strategy game
Encyclopedia
A constructible strategy game (or CSG; also spelled "constructable strategy game") is a tabletop
strategy game
employing pieces assembled from components.
WizKids
was the first to label a game as a CSG when they released their game Pirates of the Spanish Main
in 2004. Internally, the term was coined by then-WizKids Communications Director Jason Mical to describe the game where players assemble ships from hull
s, masts
, and deck
pieces punched out of from credit card
-like plastic (polystyrene
). A second CSG from WizKids, Rocketmen
, was released in summer 2005, and a NASCAR
-themed CSG called Race Day came out later that year. Both Rocketmen and Race Day were later discontinued.
WizKids now utilizes the term "PocketModel" to describe this genre, as with Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game
and the modern Pirates of the Spanish Main
website.
White Wolf, Inc.
released their own CSG, Racer Knights of Falconus, under their Arthaus Publishing imprint in mid-2005.
Wizards of the Coast
was awarded in early 2007 for the constructible strategy game.
Tabletop game
Tabletop game is a general term used to refer to board games, card games, dice games, miniatures wargames, tile-based games and other games that are normally played on a table or other flat surface...
strategy game
Strategy game
A strategy game or strategic game is a game in which the players' uncoerced, and often autonomous decision-making skills have a high significance in determining the outcome...
employing pieces assembled from components.
WizKids
WizKids
WizKids, Inc. is an American New Jersey-based company that first made its mark in the game industry producing collectible miniatures wargames. WizKids was purchased by and is a subsidiary of National Entertainment Collectibles Association. The company was founded in 2000 by Jordan Weisman, a...
was the first to label a game as a CSG when they released their game Pirates of the Spanish Main
Pirates of the Spanish Main
The Pirates Constructible Strategy Game is a tabletop game manufactured by WizKids, Inc., with aspects of both miniatures and collectible card genres. Pirates of the Spanish Main is the world's first "constructible strategy game," referring to the mechanics of creating game pieces from components...
in 2004. Internally, the term was coined by then-WizKids Communications Director Jason Mical to describe the game where players assemble ships from hull
Hull (watercraft)
A hull is the watertight body of a ship or boat. Above the hull is the superstructure and/or deckhouse, where present. The line where the hull meets the water surface is called the waterline.The structure of the hull varies depending on the vessel type...
s, masts
Mast (sailing)
The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall, vertical, or near vertical, spar, or arrangement of spars, which supports the sails. Large ships have several masts, with the size and configuration depending on the style of ship...
, and deck
Deck (ship)
A deck is a permanent covering over a compartment or a hull of a ship. On a boat or ship, the primary deck is the horizontal structure which forms the 'roof' for the hull, which both strengthens the hull and serves as the primary working surface...
pieces punched out of from credit card
Credit card
A credit card is a small plastic card issued to users as a system of payment. It allows its holder to buy goods and services based on the holder's promise to pay for these goods and services...
-like plastic (polystyrene
Polystyrene
Polystyrene ) also known as Thermocole, abbreviated following ISO Standard PS, is an aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon that is manufactured from petroleum by the chemical industry...
). A second CSG from WizKids, Rocketmen
Rocketmen
Rocketmen was constructible strategy game produced by WizKids and released in 2005 and discontinued in 2006. Part of its marketing included animated adventures based on the character of Nick Sion, a rebel and adventurer facing the evil alliance of Terra and Mars.Recently announced by Capcom,...
, was released in summer 2005, and a NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
-themed CSG called Race Day came out later that year. Both Rocketmen and Race Day were later discontinued.
WizKids now utilizes the term "PocketModel" to describe this genre, as with Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game
Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game
Star Wars PocketModel Trading Card Game is a tabletop game manufactured by WizKids, Inc. that debuted in 2007, based on the Star Wars universe. The game was designed by Mike Elliott and Ethan Pasternack....
and the modern Pirates of the Spanish Main
Pirates of the Spanish Main
The Pirates Constructible Strategy Game is a tabletop game manufactured by WizKids, Inc., with aspects of both miniatures and collectible card genres. Pirates of the Spanish Main is the world's first "constructible strategy game," referring to the mechanics of creating game pieces from components...
website.
White Wolf, Inc.
White Wolf, Inc.
White Wolf Publishing is an American gaming and book publisher. The company was founded in 1991 as a merger between Lion Rampant and White Wolf Magazine, and was initially led by Mark Rein·Hagen of the former and Steve and Stewart Wieck of the latter. Since White Wolf Publishing, Inc. merged with...
released their own CSG, Racer Knights of Falconus, under their Arthaus Publishing imprint in mid-2005.
Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games...
was awarded in early 2007 for the constructible strategy game.