Intro to Game Design

by @varelidi Game Design 101 What is a game to you? 1 game = 1000 words PLAY TURTLE WUSHU Games as Systems “A game is a system in which players engage in an artificial conflict, defined by rules, that results in a quantifiable outcome.” Salen & Zimmerman Choice Rules Mechanics Space Components Goals Use your turtle + one more board game material to make a new game Components Wushu Challenge Playtesting Round ONE.MOAR.TIME. Balance; Are the mechanics balanced with each other? Is their a dominant strategy that might break the game? Do players have equal chances to win? Experience: Was the core mechanic fun? What words did your players use to describe the actions they took in the game? Replayability: If played again would your game generate the same set of experiences and outcomes? Think of your favorite superhero Write the rules to a game that you played as a child