Rules of Play
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| Author | Eric Zimmerman, Katie Salen |
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| Subject | Game design |
| Publisher | MIT Press |
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2003-10-01 |
| Media type | hardback |
| Pages | 688 |
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| OCLC | 51879625 |
| 794.8/1526 21 | |
| LC Class | QA76.76.C672 S25 2003 |
Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals is a book on game design by Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman, published by MIT Press. Will Wright, a game designer for Sim City, when describing this book, said "This is the most impressive book on game design I've ever seen. Broad in scope yet rich in detail, Rules of Play sets a new standard for game analysis".
Rules of Play expresses the perspective that a theoretical framework for interactive design has not yet been established. This is not the first time this has been recognized or explored, but is explored in a fresh way in great detail. The book is divided into four units, first introducing core concepts, then expanding on these with a detailed discussion of rules, play and culture.
The book is punctuated by guest contributions, including one essay and four commissioned games, each discussed alongside various prototype materials.
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