EBook For Thematic Integration in Board Game Design 1st Edition By Sarah Shipp

EBook For Thematic Integration in Board Game Design 1st Edition By Sarah Shipp

Table Of Content

Acknowledgments
Author Biography

Section One Principles of Theme

1. What is Theme?
2. Modes of Thematic Expression
3. Thematically Structuring Games

Section Two Theme-Building
4. Connecting Story to Gameplay
5. Narrative Structure
6. Building Characters
7. Fleshing Out Characters
8. Setting
9. Putting It All Together

Section Three Thematic Design Process
10. Ideas and Research
11. Editing for Resonance
12. Design Reference Guides
13. Conclusion

Index

Description

A theme in a game is like the reason behind everything that happens in the game. It helps players understand the rules by explaining why things work the way they do. The theme also shows players what kind of fun or feelings they might have while playing. It helps make the game feel special or exciting.

Thematic Integration in Board Game Design talks about how to use themes in games. It looks at how themes fit with the game’s rules, how stories are made, and how the game is designed. This book shows different ways to add or change a theme in a game and how to make themes better in games that already exist.