Game mechanics

A lot has been discussed and written about Bartle taxonomy of player types already, so my goal here is not to explain its psychological aspect ‘per se’, but to show how you can take it into practice…

Chapter 1. Designing Game Mechanics Game mechanics are the rules, processes, and data at the heart of a game. They define how play progresses, what happens when, and what conditions … - Selection from Game Mechanics: Advanced Game Design [Book]

Use the right game mechanic – source: Bunchball via PwC

We look at seven tried and tested video game mechanics to explain why they work, and how they're being used to engage learners with their training

Gamification is a buzzword that gets thrown around like candy. It’s literally everywhere, and most of it...

One Page Game Design Document Template Elevator PitchA single sentence to quickly describe your game to catch attention and ease players into bigger marketing concepts. (i.e: What does the player do?) Design PillarsWords that set up the foundations of what you’re trying to achieve and want the ...

Machine learning (ML) in game design refers to the application of ML techniques and algorithms to enhance various aspects of game development, gameplay mechanics, and player ...

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