Category : Game Design

Core Game Concepts in Mechanics

Foundations of Engagement: Exploring Core Game Concepts in Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics

ByDale GraalOct 21, 202413 min read

Introduction to Engagement & Exploring Core Game Concepts in Mechanics Engagement in games is crucial for player satisfaction and retention. Successful game design hinges on understanding the key elements that…

GAME DESIGNERS --Slicing Up Success Unpeeling the Design Principles of Fruit Ninja

Slicing Up Success: Unpeeling the Design Principles of Fruit Ninja 🍎🔪🎮

ByDale GraalAug 3, 20248 min read

Introduction the Design Principles of Fruit Ninja 🍎🔪🎮 Fruit Ninja! Just hearing the name probably makes you think of juicy watermelons splitting open, colorful pineapples exploding into chunks, and that…

GAME DESIGNERS --Unpacking Horror Level Design Through Alan Wake

Designing Dread: Unpacking Horror Level Design Through Alan Wake

ByDale GraalAug 1, 202410 min read

Crafting Fear in Virtual Worlds: Lessons from a Psychological Thriller In the realm of video games few genres captivate players like horror. The art of scaring gamers isn’t just about…

GAME DESIGNERS -- Key Factors to Master in Game Design: Pacing, Teaching Mechanics, and More

Key Factors to Master in Game Design: Pacing, Teaching Mechanics, and More

ByDale GraalMar 13, 202439 min read

Learn pivotal game design elements: pacing, teaching mechanics, balance, and fun theory to elevate game engagement and ensure a seamless learning curve for players.

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