Keith Burgun Bücher

Only by finding and focusing on a core mechanism can you further your pursuit of elegance in strategy game design.Clockwork Game Design is the most functional and directly applicable theory for game design. It details the clockwork game design pattern, which focuses on building around fundamental functionality. You can then use this understanding to prescribe a system for building and refining your rulesets. A game can achieve clarity of purpose by starting with a strong core, then removing elements that conflict with that core while adding elements that support it.Filled with examples and exercises detailing how to put the clockwork game design pattern into use, this book is a must-have manual for designing games.

Focusing on a revolutionary approach to game analysis and design, the author outlines a comprehensive philosophy that distinguishes games from other interactive systems. Through clear definitions and concepts, he provides a framework for understanding the evolution of games and contemporary trends. This work not only explores the historical context of gaming but also applies the philosophy to practical game design, offering insights for both creators and scholars in the field.