Prof. Bertozzi's Game Analysis Criteria
As you look at the games being presented and present your own, please keep the following questions in mind.
You should respond to these in your play journal for each of the in-class presentations.
- What is the playing field? How is the "sacred space" delimited?
- How is chance involved?
- What is the contest?
- How is the winner determined?
- What are the goals?
- Are the rules complex? How steep is the learning curve?
- How is the self represented?
- How much creativity/fluidity is available for self-representation?
- Are there issues with representations of diversity?
- What are the "values" of the game? What behaviour is rewarded and what is punished?
- Can you play against the intentions of the game?
- How do you develop your skills in the game?
- Is the game fun to play many times or just once?
- How effectively does the game take us away from "ordinary" life?
- Would this game be equally appealing to both genders? Why or why not?
- What part of the player's organic body is active in the game?
- Is it fun?
- Does it appeal to you? Do you want to play?
- Would you spend money for the game?
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