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Game Mechanics and Gameplay

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Education and Training

Duration

10 a.m.

PRESENTATION

Game Mechanics and Gameplay offers you the opportunity to break into a booming industry where creativity and innovation are key. The video game industry The industry is experiencing exponential growth, and the demand for professionals skilled in game mechanics and gameplay design has never been higher. You'll learn to define and classify game mechanics, exploring everything from action to simulation and management, as well as the social interaction. You'll also understand the importance of feedback and rewards in the player experience. You'll develop skills to balance gameplay and narrative, optimize the pace of the game, and create memorable emotional experiences.

Objectives

  • Understanding the  definition and the impact of game mechanics in the design.

  • Analyze the  interaction y player control to improve gameplay.

  • Identify and apply rules y effective restrictions in the game.

  • Evaluate the use of  feedback y rewards to boost motivation.

  • Classify different  mechanical from game according to their functional category.

  • Distinguish between  gameplay y narrative to optimize the experience.

  • Investigate the  influence from the difficulty in the player's immersion.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. GAME MECHANICS 1. Definition of game mechanics 2. Player interaction and control 3. Rules and restrictions 4. Feedback and rewards TEACHING UNIT 2. CLASSIFICATION OF GAME MECHANICS 1. Action Mechanics 2. Strategy and Tactics Mechanics 3. Exploration and discovery mechanics 4. Puzzle and problem-solving mechanics 5. Simulation and management mechanics 6. Narrative and social interaction mechanics TEACHING UNIT 3. GAMEPLAY AND PLAYER EXPERIENCE 1. Components of gameplay: gameplay vs. narrative 2. Game flow and pacing 3. The emotional experience in gameplay 4. Difficulty and its effects on immersion 5. Methods of gameplay analysis
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