Describing Games: An Interaction-Centric Structural Framework

We present a structural framework to describe games in terms of components. The components are divided into four major areas: meta-structure, bounding, narrative and objective. The framework is developed to be used in conjunction with game design patterns, descriptions of patterns of interaction relevant to game play. We describe the development of the framework and how it relates to patterns. Keywords Game Design, Patterns, Taxonomies, Game Models

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: DIGRA
• Authors: Staffan Björk, Jussi Holopainen
• Keywords: DIGRA 2003, Game Design, Game Design Patterns, Structural Framework