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Jakobsson, Mikael
Jorgensen, Teis
System Design and Management Program.
2022-01-14T14:44:50Z
2022-01-14T14:44:50Z
2021-06
2021-06-25T20:20:02.599Z
https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/139016
In most tabletop games, the rules of the game are typically defined and agreed upon by all players before play begins. However, there are some games which allow players to change the rules of the game during play. Through an exploratory design research methodology, the author defines a rule-adjustment mechanic and explores its application across a wide variety of tabletop games. The research culminates in the design and development of several game prototypes including SMOG, an educational game focused on passing environmental regulations. The paper concludes with a discussion around the creative, strategic, and educational opportunities that rule-adjustment mechanics offer players and a set of recommendations for educators and game designers looking to integrate such mechanics into their work.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Changing the Rules of the Game: Rule-Adjustment Mechanics in Tabletop Games
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