Game Design Flashcard 4

Front

What do the pieces used in a board game represent?

Back

the player inside the game space

Front

Which is an important rule to follow when play-testing a game?

Back

write down everything that is said, even if you disagree with it

Front

Where is the Hero's Journey found?

Back

in stories where the hero goes from innocence to power

Front

What is true about most games?

Back

they contains some type of puzzle

Front

Which is true about trans-media world? Options: it is short-lived, it is a fictional universe, it is found in only films, it is part of ancient game design

Back

it is a fictional universe

Front

What is an RPG?

Back

role playing game

Front

In thinking about how a players mind works, which statement must be kept in mind when designing any game?
- simulations always model all elements of reality
- focus always leads to false positive conclusions
- always choose the elements that will deliver the best emotional response
- abstractions always will make things feel more real than was originally intended

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always choose the elements that will deliver the best emotional response