In the case of Minecraft, sure. Its design is mostly just a case of having the right idea and running with it. Making a few critical early choices that have sha

In the case of Minecraft, sure. Its design is mostly just a case of having the right idea and running with it. Making a few critical early choices that have shaped everything. That "taste" wouldn't necessarily translate to the nitty-gritty game design skills necessary for a complex strategy, card, or board game, for example. But hey, it's enough. Not all of us can be Reiner Knizia.