The components and game system of boardgames can be completely seen and understood. Moreover, you have an in-person opponent to teach you the finer points of the game.
Computers can take care of bookkeeping and calculations.
About 8 pages, including index, notes, etc. When I try to print them directly off the Web, I only get a partial printing, for some reason. You will want to print this off as large as possible, and you should enlarge it with a photocopier after that. And I have designed other games as well.