objectives — Experience Points

Episode 97 What are Game Goals and Objectives?

On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What are Game Goals and Objectives?” Games provide players, users, and learners with opportunities and aspects for interaction for them to engage and pursue a specific outcome. Sometimes those outcomes are set by the players themselves. Especially, if they want something from their experience.

goals, objectivesDave EngOctober 29, 2023goals, objectives, learning outcomes, motivation, flow state, reflection, magic circle, agency, skill, luck, experience, feedback, failure, progressionComment

Episode 52 Playtesting for Success

On today’s episode we’ll cover how to “Play Test for Success.” Play testing is one of those functions of game design that designers struggle with. It’s often as difficult a function as the design process itself. Particularly if you very close with your design and are sensitive to any changes.

game design, play testDave EngFebruary 13, 2022play test, designer bias, game design, objectives, stages, accessibilityComment

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