Game Design

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What the hex? Why gamers love this six-sided shape so much

10/20/2023
The hexagon or "hex" has become the go-to shape when building game worlds on maps;...
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War + Games: When war became a game

10/02/2023
War has been a grim reality throughout human history, and in the world of boardgames...
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Reality Check: Using Assumptions & Artificialities in Game Design

09/11/2023
A close-up of a Monopoly board and game pieces (Tracy King - stock.adobe.com)Why are there...
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A Hidden Reality: Exploring Ground Truth in Gaming

09/09/2023
In the context of games and exercises, "ground truth" refers to information, conditions, or data...
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Non-player characters enhance the depth of our games and stories

05/01/2023
Non-player characters (NPCs) have been a part of games since the earliest days of the...
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The power of choice and why we need to choose our own adventure

04/03/2023
You are hiking in Snake Canyon when you find yourself lost in a strange, dimly...
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Why we see blue and red as good and evil in games and film

03/20/2023
In Disney's "The Mandalorian" series, the opening introduction shows dynamic imagery of helmets glistening with...

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