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FUNDAMENTALS OF GAME DESIGN

Nexan
1 min readSep 4, 2023

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Game Design — Is the process of creating the rules, mechanics, structure, and overall experience of a video game, board game, or any other type of interactive game. Game designers are responsible for shaping every aspect of a game to make it enjoyable, engaging, and, in many cases, meaningful.

Play

Refers to the interactive and enjoyable experience that players have while engaging with a game. Play is a fundamental concept in game design, and it encompasses various elements and aspects that make a game entertaining, immersive, and engaging.

Game

An activity with a set goal, rules on how to meet the goal and a reward upon meeting the goal.

Game Play

Is simply how a game is meant to be played.

Game mechanics

Are rules and structures that define game play. Read more on game mechanics .

Game system

A series of mechanics working together to bring about meaningful gameplay.

Feedback loops

In-game events that bring about balance and fairness in a game to maintain the element of fun. There two types of feedback loops i.e, negative and positive feedback loops.

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