interaction — Experience Points Podcast

Episode 145 Types of Games

Today, we’re diving into something that might seem simple on the surface, but as it turns out, it's anything but. In this episode, we’re going to be talking about game types, and not just your usual categories like board games or video games. We’re digging deeper: into the psychology, the structure, and the social impact of how we play. So let’s get ready to explore the worlds of competitive, cooperative, and hybrid games—and why defining different game types isn’t nearly as straightforward as it sounds.

classification, types, GamesDave EngAugust 24, 2025classification, types, competitive, cooperative, hybrid, interaction, engagementComment

Episode 143 Games as Mediums for Interactions

In today’s episode, we’re diving into how games function as mediums for interaction: as art, as social spaces, and as powerful tools for learning. We’ll explore everything from virtual worlds to tabletop classics and even some of the more unexpected ways games impact real life.

games, interaction, feedbackDave EngJuly 27, 2025interaction, space, social, experience, gamesComment

Episode 131 What is a Game?

In this episode we’ll explore a fundamental yet complex question. What exactly is a game? From the nostalgic first games we played as kids to the immersive experiences we dive into today, games have always been a source of joy, challenge, and connection. But defining what a game truly is? That’s a whole different challenge.

gamesDave EngFebruary 9, 2025game, play, constraints, interaction, integrity, challenges, immersionComment

Episode 115 What is Player Engagement?

On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Player Engagement? Games require that players interact with them. They require individuals to contribute; to change; and to augment the game according to their own will and agency. This encompasses player engagement and how they come to interact with games as well as what keeps them coming back to play.

Episode 29 Player Interaction

On today’s episode we’ll cover Player Interaction. Player interaction is an important characteristic to consider when designing games. The designer has to answer the questions “How is the player going to interact with the game? How will the player interact with other players? What kind of decisions can the player make?” All of these questions should be answered when designing for player interaction.

interactionDave EngMarch 14, 2021players, play, interaction, gamesComment