Game Design Elements

Which is NOT one of the 5 elements of game design?

• space

• components

• mechanics

• strategy

Where a video game takes place (outer space, castle dungeon, post apocalyptic world, etc.)

• space

• goal

• core mechanics

• rules

Determines the objective of the game; how a player wins the game

• space

• goal

• core mechanics

• rules

Parts necessary for playing a game, can be physical or digital

• goal

• mechanics

• characters

• components

actions used repeatedly in the game such as running or hitting

• rules

• objective

• components

• core mechanics

Which element of game design do the following examples belong to?

Groups:

(a) Components

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(b) Rules

,

(c) Goals

,

(d) Core Mechanics

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• Be the last surviving player.

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• Get the most points when the timer runs out

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• Collect all of your opponents pieces.

• You cannot collect more items once your inventory is full.

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• Pull one card per turn