Play is manipulation that indulges curiosity.
Jesse Schell, The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses
To truly understand game design is to understand an incredibly complex web of creativity, psychology, art, technology, and business. Everything in this web is connected to everything else.
Jesse Schell, The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses
Surprise is a crucial part of all entertainment — it is at the root of humor, strategy, and problem solving. Our brains are hardwired to enjoy surprises.
Jesse Schell, The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses
Q1. Games are entered willfully.
Q2. Games have goals.
Q3. Games have conflict.
Q4. Games have rules.
Q5. Games can be won and lost.
Q6. Games are interactive.
Q7. Games have challenge.
Q8. Games can create their own internal value.
Q9. Games engage players.
Q10. Games are closed, formal systems.
Jesse Schell, The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses
A game is a problem-solving activity, approached with a playful attitude.
Jesse Schell, The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses
People who come up with clever solutions are almost always the same people who take the time to figure out the real problem.
Jesse Schell, The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses
