10 MAR 2017 by ideonexus
Six Fundamental Properties of Games
All games are in some way a combination of the four “mother” mechanics: agon, alea, mimicry, and ilinx.
Games have strict rules that all players must follow.
Game-winning conditions are clearly defined.
There are many different ways a game can end—not just one. In other words, there’s a way to win and (usually) lots of ways to lose.
Players try hard to win because winning is desirable.
Games can be played repeatedly with different outcomes.
Folksonomies: gaming
Folksonomies: gaming