Game Mechanics and Gameplay offers you the chance to break into a booming sector, where creativity and innovation are key. The video game industry The sector is experiencing exponential growth, and the demand for professionals skilled in game mechanics and gameplay design has never been higher. You will learn to define and classify game mechanics, exploring everything from action to simulation and management, as well as the social interaction. You’ll also understand the importance of feedback and rewards in the player experience. You’ll develop skills to balance gameplay and narrative, optimise the pace of the game and create memorable emotional experiences.
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Game Mechanics and Gameplay
Quality and Innovation in Education
10 a.m.
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the definition and the impact of game mechanics in the design.
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To analyse the interaction y player control to improve the gameplay.
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Identify and apply rules y effective restrictions in the game.
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Assess the use of feedback y rewards to boost motivation.
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Classify different mechanical from game according to their functional category.
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Distinguish between gameplay y narrative to optimise the experience.
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To investigate the influence of the difficulty in the player’s immersion.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. GAME MECHANICS
1. Definition of game mechanics
2. Player interaction and control
3. Rules and restrictions
4. Feedback and rewards
TEACHING UNIT 2. CLASSIFICATION OF GAME MECHANICS
1. Mechanics of action
2. Strategy and tactics mechanics
3. Exploration and discovery mechanics
4. Puzzle mechanics and problem-solving
5. Simulation and management mechanics
6. Narrative mechanics and social interaction
TEACHING UNIT 3. GAMEPLAY AND PLAYER EXPERIENCE
1. Gameplay components: gameplay vs. narrative
2. Game flow and pace
3. The emotional experience of gameplay
4. Difficulty and its effects on immersion
5. Methods of gameplay analysis
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