Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Depending on the type of IP you want to license, collaborations also provide an opportunity to freshen up your narrative elements and gameplay mechanics. How well does the franchise – if it’s a film or TV show, for example – lend itself to your gameplay mechanics? Simulation RPG Vikingard collaborates with TV show, Vikings.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Magic Cauldron follows Wordle’s template, with similar mechanics but featuring potions instead of words. In Aegis the Diver , players dived, fished, and foraged for ingredients to use in a restaurant management simulator— just like in Dave the Diver—except using fan-favorite Goddess of Nikke characters.

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Brand Game Development

AUGUST 4, 2017

By using color/contrast zones, stripping all text from the board, and generally making the game look pretty, I was finally able to coordinate play-tests through Tabletop Simulator. Tabletop Simulator Demo of Highways & Byways (Version Highway 4). I created test version Highway 4 in Tabletop Simulator.

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What originally started out as a treehouse building simulator prototype, slowly evolved as the duo gradually added different mechanics. “It From the building mechanics, all the way to the third person character movements. Does it improve the mechanics of the game? We judge each feature based on three criteria.

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 22, 2024

Simulator, horror and animals Zoo animals transforming into mutated monsters is cool and all, but framing this idea into appealing gameplay required thorough analysis of the niche the studio wants to serve. So we thought, where could we combine all these three elements; simulator, horror, and animals? And well, you see the result.”

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Ask a Game Dev

JANUARY 28, 2025

Stealth doesn't tend to work super well as a mini-game - there's so much context to stealth and awareness that humans are intimately familiar with it, so most implementations of stealth tend to be very expensive in order to try simulating that kind of behavior.

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 31, 2017

I’ve pushed a rough version of the game out to Tabletop Simulator for my use only. In the coming week, I hope to accomplish the following goals: Create a rudimentary win condition to test Experiment with a card drafting mechanic Push version 1, edit 2 to Tabletop Simulator (version codename: State Route 1, Edit 2) Playtest some more.

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Game Errors

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In case you’re a Basketball Simulator enthusiast looking for the latest codes to improve your gaming experience, this is the right place for you! What are the Basketball Simulator codes for 2023? Expired codes As of now, there are no Basketball Simulator expired codes. How do you redeem codes in the Basketball Simulator?

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Hexasort with its new matching mechanic executed so well, is an industry darling. Players pay extra moves to complete challenges to see new mechanics/puzzles, not progress a story) Narrative-driven games are fundamentally different. the core of core genres- highly dramatic narratives are increasingly the key to success.

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Cutscenes AI Content Mechanics 90

Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. Titles like Match Factory , Triple Match 3D , and Tile Busters have successfully carved out space by introducing fresh mechanics to the puzzle category. These games blur the lines between hypercasual simplicity and deeper, more engaging puzzle mechanics.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Mechanics Tile Games 52

iXie gaming

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Functional Testing Beyond Basics: Ensuring Core Game Mechanics Perform as Expected Functional testing goes beyond identifying bugs; it verifies that every game feature aligns with the console’s performance standards. This includes gameplay stability, in-game transactions, and complex mechanics like multiplayer integration.

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Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Playing games exposes you to mechanics and design trends. That means you’ll want to play games that are new and old, for large groups and small groups, and ones that have all sorts of different mechanics. As long as you still have a broadband connection, you can download Tabletop Simulator , a $19.99

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Simulator, horror and animals Zoo animals transforming into mutated monsters is cool and all, but framing this idea into appealing gameplay required thorough analysis of the niche the studio wants to serve. So we thought, where could we combine all these three elements; simulator, horror, and animals? And well, you see the result.”

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Animation Animation Horror Simulation 118

Brand Game Development

APRIL 27, 2020

You can make your game testable online by either creating a print-and-play game or a Tabletop Simulator demo. You can then advertise your print-and-play or Tabletop Simulator demo, offering prizes to people who submit their feedback. If circumstances require you to, or if you prefer to, you can always play-test board games online.

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Game Refinery

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One of the most successful ways of doing this is by introducing meta elements – gameplay elements and mechanics from other game genres – into your game. How these renovation and construction elements are implemented in-game often varies according to the core gameplay mechanics and narrative nature of the game.

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Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Game rules are how we regulate the mechanics of our games so that they are consistent with the messages we want to send to players. Short-term mechanic testing. Brandon: At the short-term mechanic testing stages, you’re really just using rules to help underlying mechanics manifest themselves! Private testing.

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Brand Game Development

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

It involves creating mechanics that determine how players interact with the game. One of my games, Tasty Humans , on Tabletop Simulator. You’ll start out playing your game by yourself, simulating other players. Game design involves creating a game with a core engine that drives the gameplay at a fundamental level.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 16, 2024

I wanted a colony sim where other settlements around you aren’t just a static backdrop, but parts of a living, simulated world. We’ll see players talk about features they’d like to see or suggest mechanics, and if our idea is sound, we bring it up in a team discussion to see if we want to include it into the game.”

Dev 104

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Pre-production lays the foundation for artistic direction, ensuring that all visual elements align with the games mechanics, worldbuilding, and narrative. Setting the Visual Blueprint Every successful game art pipeline starts with a vision. This stage involves close collaboration between game designers, art directors, and concept artists.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Think of this as a hyper-casual Beyblade game with a merge mechanic mixed in the middle. What we liked about Spinner Merge is how they came about the idea of bringing in the merge mechanic. Cart Crash is an incredibly satisfying game that relies much more on timing than any other mechanic. Spinner Merge by Sunday.GG.

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Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Games 98

PreMortem.Games

MARCH 29, 2024

So, what sets our game apart is its blend of authentic ’90s rally racing experience with modern gaming mechanics. This approach allows players to experience the thrill of rally racing without the steep learning curve often associated with simulation-style games. We want it to appeal to both casual gamers and racing enthusiasts.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 13, 2019

Everything can be scrapped at a moment’s notice – mechanics, rules, art, and even basic core concepts. You come up with basic ideas, find physical pieces to represent those ideas, and come up with game mechanics. Then you regulate the expression of those mechanics through rules. Need help on your board game?

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Brand Game Development

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The basic idea of the core engine is “what’s left when you strip a game of mechanics and obstacles. The core engine is the bare minimum set of mechanics and concepts you need to have a functioning (but not necessarily fun) game.” The game’s mechanics center around that. Color TV!).

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Game Designing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Both are open-world action-adventure games with fantasy elements and similar mechanics. Overall, it is a more moody atmosphere that lends a sense of dread, and this goes along nicely with the hostile game mechanics players will be up against. Is the game simplistic and easy to understand, or are mechanics obscure and complicated?

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Games Mechanics Fantasy Art 136

Cocos

JULY 17, 2024

As typescript lacks of the mechanism to avoid the operation. And warning message for readonly functions are not a good idea. Indeed, there is a documentation about it: Development Notes | Cocos Creator.

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Simulation Mechanics Development 40

PreMortem.Games

MAY 6, 2024

Now, the sky’s the limit for Houllier as he is working on his second project Paper Sky , a game ‘that combines the thrill of an adventure game with the mechanics of a paper plane simulator’ The Kickstarter campaign is very much alive and flying.

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 20, 2017

I’m just adding another mechanic and a tweaking a few rules. For example, “the setup took a long time in Tabletop Simulator because of technical difficulties” does not tell me anything about the real tabletop game, which has tested consistently at 45-60 minutes. That’s why it’s so important. .”

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Game Refinery

MAY 26, 2022

What really differentiates The Ants from the rest, however, is not just the theme but the game’s mechanics, which give it an entirely different feel from the usual 4X we’re used to. This is likely due to the game’s varied upgrading system but also due to the way the daily gameplay focus shifts from one mechanic to another.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. Although specialization is highly sought after, there remains a surprising amount of overlap in the features and mechanics used across these different genres. This mechanic has proven to be remarkably effective in fostering long-term player retention.

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Puzzle Mechanics Feature Mobile 98

PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The complexity of player AI, dribbling mechanics, and zonal positioning in football translates into a massive technical challenge for game developers. Football Game Development Moss conducted over a dozen in-depth interviews with football game designers for the book. “One

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Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Of course, the flip side of this is that having your game examined by serial play-testers, game designers, and the occasional publisher makes for a far better test than 10 or 15 with your family, online through Tabletop Simulator, or even at your local game store. They look for mechanics and general play-ability.

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Prototyping Dev Point and Click Mechanics 130

Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 26, 2017

It is true that games speak to players through gameplay – the core engine, mechanics, and rules. Dylan: For example, the hipster customers in Seize the Bean have a simple, understandable mechanic that is directly tied to the theme and story: they make you raise your hype. Not allow you to, but make you. Art and storytelling.

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Art Mechanics Games Game Development 130

Real Programming

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From creating realistic physics simulations to designing engaging game mechanics, math plays a crucial role in crafting immersive experiences. Actuarial science is ideal for individuals who love problem-solving and thrive on tackling complex data sets. Game Designer Game design is a math-intensive career.

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Data Technology Art Game Design 52

Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Such VR tools breathe life into the video game mechanics , allowing players to interact with the characters and environment of the game very well. This powerful software allows developers to build their 3D assets and sciences with tools for 3D animation , modeling, rendering, shading, simulation, and more.

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Yobob Games

AUGUST 9, 2022

In fact, there’s one game that comes close to it and it’s rune factory, but that’s a flip of a coin because the main goal of rune factory is to farm and get marry just like the other farming simulator. What I mean by a story driven farming simulator is that you have a centralized plot: beginning, middle, and end.

Simulation 52

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Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Well, one part of the appeal of games is that they can theoretically simulate the real world and teach us about it, that we can make choices and see those choices be modelled accurately. These games could only simulate a faulty understanding of how baseball works. Let’s say someone wanted to test this theory with a baseball simulation.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 12, 2017

That includes popular games, mechanics, and themes; well-known designers; and how to run a successful Kickstarter. I usually play test in Tabletop Simulator to save money, but I need to make sure the physical size of the board works as designed and I need to make sure it’s not too fiddly to play the game in real life.

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