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A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster: Used
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- Book Title
- A Theory of Fun for Game Design
- Publication Date
- 2004-12-14
- Pages
- 244
- ISBN
- 1932111972
- Subject Area
- Computers, Games & Activities
- Publication Name
- Theory of Fun for Game Design
- Publisher
- O'reilly Media, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 7.1 in
- Subject
- Programming / Games, General
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Item Weight
- 14.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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A Theory of Fun for Game Design is not your typical how-to book. It features a novel way of teaching interactive designers how to create and improve their designs to incorporate the highest degree of fun. As the book shows, designing for fun is all about making interactive products like games highly entertaining, engaging, and addictive. The book's unique approach of providing a highly visual storyboard approach combined with a narrative on the art and practice of designing for fun is sure to be a hit with game and interactive designers, At first glance A Theory of Fun for Game Design is a book that will truly inspire and challenge game designers to think in new was; however, its universal message will influence designers from all walks of life. This book captures the real essence of what drives us to seek out products and experiences that are truly fun and entertaining. The author masterfully presents his engaging theory by showing readers how many designs are lacking because they are predictable and not engaging enough. He then explains how great designers use different types of elements in new ways to make designs more fun and compelling. Anyone who is interested in design will enjoy how the book works on two levels--as a quick inspiration guide to game design, or as an informative discussion that details the insightful thinking from a great mind in the game industry.
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Publisher
O'reilly Media, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1932111972
ISBN-13
9781932111972
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43545861
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Theory of Fun for Game Design
Publication Year
2004
Subject
Programming / Games, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers, Games & Activities
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
14.9 Oz
Item Length
7.1 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2009-277991
Dewey Edition
21
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
794.8
Lc Classification Number
Qa76.76.C672k67 2005
Table of Content
What People are Saying!;Dedication;Acknowledgements;Foreword;Prologue: My Grandfather;Chapter 1: Why Write This Book?;Chapter 2: How the Brain Works;Chapter 3: What Games Are;Chapter 4: What Games Teach Us;Chapter 5: What Games Aren't;Chapter 6: Different Fun for Different Folks;Chapter 7: The Problem with Learning;Chapter 8: The Problem with People;Chapter 9: Games in Context;Chapter 10: The Ethics of Entertainment;Chapter 11: Where Games Should Go;Chapter 12: Taking Their Rightful Place;Epilogue: Fun Matters, Grandpa;Notes; Chapter 1:; Chapter 2:; Chapter 3:; Chapter 4:; Chapter 5:; Chapter 6:; Chapter 7:; Chapter 8:; Chapter 9:; Chapter 10:; Chapter 11:; Chapter 12:; Epilogue:;What Readers are Saying About Raph Koster's Theory Of Fun:;
Copyright Date
2005
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