Description
| Product ID: | 9781032584058 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | CRC Press Guides to Tabletop Game Design |
| Title: | Thematic Integration in Board Game Design |
| Authors: | Author: Sarah Shipp |
| Page Count: | 146 |
| Subjects: | Digital animation, Digital animation, Games development and programming, Board, table top and strategy games, Games development & programming, Board games |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Thematic Integration in Board Game Design examines the design and integration of theme from the standpoints of technical structure, narrative building, and the design process. This book presents multiple approaches to designing theme as well as developing and replacing themes in existing projects. Theme is often described as the "why" of a game. Themes help with rules comprehension by giving reasons for the mechanics. Themes can help set players’ expectations for what kind of experiences or emotions the game provides. Themes can also help to create the experience and provide atmosphere to the gameplay. Thematic Integration in Board Game Design examines the design and integration of theme from the standpoints of technical structure, narrative building, and the design process. This book presents multiple approaches to designing theme as well as developing and replacing themes in existing projects. The focus is on developing the design skill of mechanical integration of theme rather than developing creative writing skills. Multiple guides and exercises are included that designers can reference at various points in the design process. Key Features:
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| Imprint Name: | CRC Press |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-01-29 |
