Players Making Decisions

Download or read book Players Making Decisions written by Zack Hiwiller and published by New Riders Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This detailed and easy-to-follow guide to game design is for both digital and analogue game designers alike. It features a clear introduction to the discipline and the game development process; full details on prototyping and playtesting, from paper prototypes to intellectual property protection issues; a detailed discussion of cognitive biases and human decision making as it pertains to games; thorough coverage of key game elements, with practical discussions of game mechanics, dynamics and aesthetics; practical coverage of using simulation tools to decode the magic of game balance; and a full section on the game design business, and how to create a sustainable lifestyle within it.