Tag: game design theory

17 Aug

Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture

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Homo Ludens by Johan Huizinga, a classic philosophical study of play as a central activity in culture and civilization, tracing its role from Plato through the Renaissance to modern society, influential in game design and cultural theory. — Amazon

17 Aug

Game Feel (Morgan Kaufmann Game Design Books)

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Game Feel by Steve Swink, a comprehensive guide to the hidden language of feel in game design, exploring virtual sensation, sound, metaphors, perception, history of game feel, and practical tools with an interactive playset for designers. — Amazon

17 Aug

Theory of Fun for Game Design

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A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster, an illustrated guide exploring the concept of fun in games, why some games stay engaging, how games teach patterns and survival skills, and their role as cultural and learning tools. — Amazon

17 Aug

Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals (Mit Press)

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Rules of Play by Katie Salen Tekinbas and Eric Zimmerman, a comprehensive textbook and theoretical guide to game design, offering critical frameworks, schemas, and core concepts such as play, design, and interactivity across board games, sports, and video games. — Amazon