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The Basic Fundamentals of Game Design

Logic Simplified

Have you ever designed a game? If yes, then what game design fundamentals do you prioritize in your own designs? Game design is incredibly complex and fascinating, with countless nuances and techniques to master. In this article, we'll explore some key building blocks of game design fundamentals.

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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”

PreMortem.Games

. “My Co-founder Jakob Schmid and myself created the rhythm based puzzle platformer 140 together back in the day, and we are both interested in integrating music systems with the game design.” Carlsen’s vision for Cocoon sprang from a fascination with game mechanics.

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The Deck of Many Things: Peak Game Design

The Bottom Feeder

The "evil" races are a manifestation of the occasional need to fight for our survival, on an individual or national level. Some kids learn lessons about life, communication, and perseverance by doing sports. This is why attempts to make orcs and goblins in D&D less "racist" are so pointless. Others play D&D.

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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”

PreMortem.Games

. “My Co-founder Jakob Schmid and myself created the rhythm based puzzle platformer 140 together back in the day, and we are both interested in integrating music systems with the game design.” Carlsen’s vision for Cocoon sprang from a fascination with game mechanics.

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How to Make Board Game Rules

Brand Game Development

This week while working on my current board game design, a lot of things have come into focus. Now it’s time to start tweaking board game rules. This is where board game design often becomes very tricky. Need help on your board game? Consider How Much Challenge You Want Your Game to Have.

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Mordhau on consoles: “A lot of smoke and mirrors go into making things hit”

PreMortem.Games

This is a completely different beast from a shooter.” “ Mordhau at its core has always been about melee combat”, says Jonathan Dunn, Game Designer at Triternion. This led us to design the combat not as a means to end an engagement, but as a vehicle for player expression and creativity.

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2021 Predictions #6 Casino Games on Mobile Post Lockdowns and IDFA Depreciation

Deconstructor of Fun

Funtrio is a very secretive publisher that is hard to track on Sensor Tower) 2020 Prediction #2: Funtrio will end 2020 in the top 5 slots publishers by revenue market share, likely beating out Huuuge and probably Scientific Games. Feathers & Dragons Happy 2020! Last Year’s Scorecard (Yes!)

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