From Windows Solitaire to Bejeweled to Wii Tennis, casual games have radically changed the landscape of games. By simplifying gameplay and providing quick but intense blasts of engaging play, casual games have drawn in huge new audiences of players. To entertain and engage the casual player, game designers must learn to think about what makes casual games work, from game mechanics to narrative content. Through the close examination of a number of casual games, you will learn how to inject the necessary game design elements into your casual games and give your designs the complexity and strategy they need to hook gamers. You will learn:
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
"Gregory Trefry defines the attributes for casual games in his book "Casual Game Design" as follows:
- Rules and goals must be clear.
- Players need to be able to quickly reach proficiency.
- Casual game play adapts to a player's life and schedule.
- Game concepts borrow familiar content and themes from life.
I believe he has made a good approach in trying to define common aspects in casual games."--Gamasutra.com
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 2,76
In U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Brand New Copy. Codice articolo BBB_new0123749530
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_0123749530
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Codice articolo GoldenDragon0123749530
Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Codice articolo FrontCover0123749530
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Codice articolo Wizard0123749530
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Prompt service guaranteed. Codice articolo Clean0123749530
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: New. Brand New!. Codice articolo VIB0123749530
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Codice articolo think0123749530
Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: New. Language: ENG. Codice articolo 9780123749536
Descrizione libro Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. From Windows Solitaire to Bejeweled to Wii Tennis, casual games have radically changed the landscape of games. This title helps you learn: analyzing and dissecting the mechanics that make a game engaging; how to look for game design inspiration in games and playful activities; and, combining established mechanics into entirely new games. Codice articolo B9780123749536