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Introduction to Game Systems Design
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Introduction to Game Systems Design

by Dax Gazaway
August 2021
Beginner
384 pages
10h 58m
English
Addison-Wesley Professional
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Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

1 Games and Players: Defined

Defining Game

Agreed Upon, Artificial Rules

Players Have an Impact on the Outcome

People Can Opt Out

Game Sessions Are Finite

Intrinsic Rewards

Game Attributes Summary

Finding the Target Audience for a Game: Player Attributes

Age

Gender

Tolerance for Learning Rules

Interest in Challenge

Desired Time Investment

Pace Preference

Competitiveness

Platform Preference

Skill Level

Genre/Art/Setting/Narrative Preference

Value Gained from Players

Payment

Other Forms of Value

Target Audience Value

Target Audience Composite

Chess

Galaga

Mario Kart

The Battle for Wesnoth

Bejeweled

What to Do with a Target Audience Profile

Further Steps

2 Roles in the Game Industry

Core Management ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9780137440702