Game Theory Applied to Actual Games: The Nash Equilibrium Payoff Matrix as a Model for Multiplayer Behavior

Explores the modeling of multi-player behavior, through the creation and use of a player-typed payoff matrix, in order to predict actual player behavior

 

Game design patterns that facilitate strangers becoming “friends”

An in-depth discussion of how to design games that help strangers form positive pro-social relationships, and avoid designing in elements that are counter to that objective or socially destructive

 

Design for Collaborative Play

Provides a taxonomy of game mechanics, a design toolkit, design patterns, and a list of best practices for collaborative play

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