30 Questions
What are the four elements of a game according to the text?
Objects, Attributes, Internal Relationships, Environment
Which framework is a formal approach to understand games that consists of Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics?
MDA
Why is it helpful to study Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics in game development?
To create a bridge between development and design
What concept explains that developers create games while players consume them?
Specular approach
What are the three phases in which a player interacts with a game during the play phase?
Understands rules, interacts with system, starts to have fun
What does the text define as 'OBJECTS' in relation to a game?
Elements, variables or parts of a system
What are the formal elements of a game?
Player interaction pattern, objective, and rules
Which element of a game refers to actions players take based on rules?
Procedures
What defines the game's world and creates a 'magic circle' where special rules apply?
Boundaries
Which type of dramatic element helps make the rules and resources more understandable to players?
Premise
In a game, what can be scaled by how much an item helps a player achieve a goal?
Resources
Which element of a game refers to the guidelines limiting actions, some of which are explicit and others implicit?
Rules
What are objectives and goals often referred to in games?
Missions
According to Bernard Suits, how does he define a game?
A voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles
What determines how something works in games?
Mechanics
Which framework includes Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics as its components?
MDA
What is the main focus in games according to the text?
Developing characters like Nathan Drake
What does the term 'game view' refer to in gaming?
Visible parts of the game state
According to Tracy Fullerton, how does she define a game?
A closed, formal system engaging players in conflict
Which element of a game is compared to the plot or narrative?
Dramatic Elements 3
Which element in games refers to the order in which rules unfold, similar to turns in a board game?
Sequencing
What does Sid Meier consider a game to be?
A series of interesting decisions
What does 'Emergence' refer to in games?
Creating surprising outcomes from simple rules
What is the term used for the collection of all relevant variable game information that changes during gameplay?
Game states
In the context of game design, what is the Elemental Tetrad composed of?
Formal, Dramatic, and Dynamic Elements
In what way do games like Dungeons & Dragons create unique stories?
Through emergent storytelling during gameplay
In gaming, what is the term used to describe the types of interaction allowed for players?
Player Interaction
How does Jesse Schell define a game?
A problem-solving activity with a playful attitude
How do game designers differ from movies in terms of character engagement?
Designers control the character's feelings in games
What is the main difference between Monopoly and Donkey Kong according to the text?
The goal in Monopoly is to become a real-estate tycoon while in Donkey Kong it is to rescue your girlfriend
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