Game design is changing. The emergence of service games on PC, mobile
and console has created new expectations amongst consumers and requires
new techniques from game makers.
In The Pyramid of Game Design, Nicholas Lovell identifies and explains
the frameworks and techniques you need to deliver fun, profitable games.
Using examples of games ranging from modern free-to-play titles to the
earliest arcade games, via PC strategy and traditional boxed titles,
Lovell shows how game development has evolved, and provides game makers
with the tools to evolve with it.
- Harness the Base, Retention and Superfan Layers to create a powerful
Core Loop.
- Design the player Session to keep players playing while being
respectful of their time.
- Accept that there are few fixed rules: just trade-offs with
consequences.
- Adopt Agile and Lean techniques to "learn what you need you learn"
quickly
- Use analytics, paired with design skills and player feedback, to
improve the fun, engagement and profitability of your games.
- Adapt your marketing techniques to the reality of the service game era
- Consider the ethics of game design in a rapidly changing world.
Lovell shows how service games require all the skills of product game
development, and more. He provides a toolset for game makers of all
varieties to create fun, profitable games. Filled with practical advice,
memorable anecdotes and a wealth of game knowledge, the Pyramid of Game
Design is a must-read for all game developers.
Key Features
Harness the Base, Retention and Superfan Layers to create a powerful
Core Loop.
Design the player Session to keep players playing while being respectful
of their time.
Accept that there are few fixed rules: just trade-offs with
consequences.
Adopt Agile and Lean techniques to "learn what you need you learn"
quickly.
Use analytics, paired with design skills and player feedback, to improve
the fun, engagement and profitability of your games.
Adapt your marketing techniques to the reality of the service game era.
Consider the ethics of game design in a rapidly changing world.
