Greg Costikyan
Uncertainty in Games (Playful Thinking Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262527538
- author:
- Greg Costikyan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 13.7 x 1.1 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Sports, Hobbies & Games, Hobbies & Games, Board Games
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Uncertainty in Games explores how uncertainty in games, from simple puzzles to complex simulations, engages players and shapes play experiences. In life, uncertainty is an inherent part of our experience, yet we often seek ways to manage and reduce it.
Greg Costikyan, a renowned game designer, argues that games require uncertainty to hold our interest, and that the struggle to master uncertainty is central to their appeal. This concise book delves into the many sources of uncertainty in various types of games, including performative uncertainty, analytic complexity, and narrative anticipation.
Costikyan provides insights for game designers who want to craft novel game experiences by harnessing an understanding of game uncertainty in its many forms. By examining the role of uncertainty in different games, from Super Mario Bros. to Chess, this book offers practical guidance on how to improve game design and create more engaging play experiences.
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