What is a game? The metaphysics of games.
What is a game?
When is a game?
Why is a game?
Who is etc.
(Google Jamboard - access via @ucdconnect account)
(in breakout room)
Scroll to the Jamboard for your breakout room number
Brainstorm definitions and characteristics of games.
This exercise starts the process of game thinking and leads into the project of devising a game concept.
Use the basic shared whiteboard (Google Jamboard).
Respond to the prompts and add information to the Jamboard - this is a time limited activity.
10' introduction
15' breakout room activity
5' debrief
Lecturer points: If needed can seed topics for student concept maps:
Initial conditions; rules; rewards; goals; end-game states; win/lose states; voluntary; cooperative; competitive; constructive; destructive; payouts; motivation-intrinsic; motivation-extrinsic; the Magic Circle; puzzle; joy; fun.
Conclude by filling in the following survey:
