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M. DhuleExploring Game Mechanicshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8873-3_1

1. Why Do We Play Games?

Maithili Dhule1  
(1)
Singapore, Singapur, Singapore
 

In this chapter, we’ll talk about how games satisfy some of the most essential needs of the player. We’ll discuss how different kinds of game mechanics can help make gameplay interesting and exciting, and take a look at how famous games implement them. We’ll also try to understand the appeal behind various gaming genres such as Casual and Puzzle, Strategy and Simulation, Action-Adventure, and Role-Playing Games.

It’s All About the Player’s Needs

Why do billions of people spend hours every day clicking buttons ...

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