- Question Set 1
- What Mechanics would you like to use for a game with a theme that revolves around being the size of a nanometer?
I would use the mechanics of parkour to jump on different molecules to offer different obstacles and challenges.
- Who are you making games for?
I’m making games for myself and people that will play them and maybe discover a new favorite.
- Who will be your play testers outside of class?
Outside of class, my roommates will be my play-testers.
- Question Set 2
- Can you think of a game you were able to play without referring to the rules?
I was able to play UNO without referring to the rules.
- How do you define what a game is?
I define a game as having a beginning, middle, and end. It has an objective that needs to be met in order for the game to end, whether that be by competing or collaborating.
- What features can make your games more intuitive?
Incorporating rules from well-known games can make my games more intuitive.
- Question Set 3
- What was your gateway game? What do you play to introduce others to gaming?
My gateway game was Minecraft. It didn’t only pull me in, it also introduced me to the world of gaming. I would play Wii Sports to introduce others to gaming.
- What features do gateway games share?
Gateway games are approachable, having more basic mechanics to avoid a huge learning curve. They also have an appealing theme. Games that are easy to pick up and hard to master are good gateway games.
- What are the 10 beautiful mechanics and what should you aim for with your own?
The ten beautiful game mechanics are Kingmaker’s noblesse oblige, BattleTech’s heat, Set’s set-making, Magic’s card tapping, Battle Cattle’s cow tipping rule, xXxenophile’s popping, Bohnanza’s hand order rule, Mississippi Queen’s paddlewheels, Time’s Up!’s communication breakdown, and Dominion’s constant shuffling. For my game mechanics, I should aim for them to have a balance of uniqueness and understandability.
- How does luck and strategy factor in to game play?
Luck and strategy can be intertwined. For example, in UNO, if you get more than 1 wild card (regular and/or +4), you might want to save it as your last card so that, unless an action occurs to you, you can place it down. It is considered lucky to get multiple of those cards, but saving one for the end is a strategy you can use.