Today we discuss Play Patterns from a number of different angles. What makes a fun play pattern, how to encourage them and more!

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In this episode, Peter and AJ dive deep into the essence of game design, focusing on the core principles that make a game fun and engaging. They explore the concept of "striving games" versus "accomplishment games" and emphasize the importance of incentivizing fun behaviors in game design.

Peter shares his theory that game design is fundamentally about identifying what's compelling and then incentivizing that behavior. They also discuss the Magic Circle, the balance between fun and efficiency, and how to ensure players are having the most enjoyable experience possible.

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Today we talk about Foundational Games; what games are so foundational to the craft that all game designers need to play them.

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Today we talk about How to get your game to the table FAST!

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Today we talk about The absolute best way to prototype either of has found-component studio! We talk about the strengths (and weaknesses) of the program, and why you should be using it.

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An unedited, one-take, no intro or outro episode! Enjoy!

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Today we talk about when you need to cut rules, when the rules exceptions are worth it-as well as scarcity mindset and a bunch of other stuff!

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Today we talk about Game State; how and when to track it, and how to consider it's use in game design.

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