Analysis: Treasure hunting taps into some of the most powerful player instincts: Curiosity (What’s out there?) Exploration (Where could it be?) Pattern recognition (Did I…

Before designing a game, first decide: what is its musical tempo? If possible, write a theme song. The entire design should follow the rhythm and…

The entire game must maintain a consistent sense of rhythm—across music, animation, and gameplay.– By Richard Bai A game’s rhythm isn’t just about beats per…

Improving a number is gameplay: bigger, better, stronger, faster, smarter, richer, more skilled. Game design is about fulfilling the player’s inner desires. At its core,…

Curiosity is one of the most primal and consistent drivers of human attention. In games, it’s what keeps a player moving forward when there’s no…