B&B Template Features Gameplay The B&B Template is named after the two chief gameplay objectives of most browser-based strategy games: buying and battling. Players purchase in-game units, as well as items for these units (such as weapons and armor) and then send them into battle against the units of other players in the game. Through victory in battles players improve their rank in the game and earn money with which to buy additional units and items. To keep the game interesting and competitive B&B games come with a built in round system which resets all accounts every three months. A user's profile contains their rankings in all past rounds. Much can be said about B&B gameplay, but the best way to see what it's about is to try the sample B&B game which is made available here. Community Games created with the B&B Template are not just games, they are communities. Users can interact with eachother through battles and gameplay, or though private messages and discussion in the moderated public forums. Players often get to know eachother well in the process of playing a B&B game - bonds are often formed which extend outside of the game itself. Administration The B&B Template comes with some important administrative tools that can help to keep the game running smoothly. These tools are available in a password protected browser-based administration panel. Game play on/off button (you can enter a reason that will show up to the players). Unit/item generator. Game announcement posting feature. Game stats (number of players, signups today, etc). Account login feature (lets you automatically log into any account). Account delete feature. Customization To ensure that each B&B Template game is as unique and immersive as possible, the following game parameters can be instantly customized: Game name. Maximum numer of players. Name of game currency. Name of players (ex: noblemen, commanders, etc). Name of player experience points. Name of player levels. Name of player allocation point. Name of units (ex: warriors, spacecrafts, etc). Name of unit experience point. Name of unit levels. Name of unit allocation points. Design of all in-game tables (borders, headings, background colors, etc). Referral payout. Name of all in-game areas. Name of in-game messages (basically in-game email). Page design (you'll need some HTML knowledge for this). The B&B Sample Game gives an excellent indication of what can be customized using the template.