The Best Games Are Yet To Be Made
The Best Games Are Yet To Be Made
Scott CaputoIn Part 1 of this series, I explored the nature of volatility and tips on how to add volatility to your game without turning players off. In Part 2, I want to…
Scott CaputoIn my day job as a casino slot game designer, I think a lot about volatility. Volatility is the double-edged sword that provides the thrill of a jackpot but may…
Teale FristoeToday I’d like to continue examining the basic elements of tabletop games by discussing scoring. In my last article, I discussed goals in games, and given that scoring is closely tied to the…
Teale FristoeI’ve been designing games for many years now, and one trend I’ve noticed in my own design style is that I continuously approach games from a more and more abstract…
Stephen DeBaunEver wonder what a game designer does behind the scenes? I thought it would be fun to share what kind of stuff I wrestle with when I’m up to my…
Stephen DeBaunTension: the uncertainty gap. The distance between desire and potential. From a game design perspective, I define tension as the anticipation of changes in fortune. Games that are good at…
