Critical Gameplay: Design Techniques and Case Studies

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Author(s): Lindsay Grace (Miami University, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 14
Source title: Designing Games for Ethics: Models, Techniques and Frameworks
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Karen Schrier (Columbia University, USA) and David Gibson (University of Vermont, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-120-1.ch009
ISBN13: 9781609601201
ISBN10: 1609601203
EISBN13: 9781609601225

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Multimedia Technologies & Networking / Multimedia Technology

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This chapter introduces critical gameplay design as a technique for creating digital games that offer alternative play. Critical gameplay provides the opportunity to explore game ethics through the way games are designed to be played. Since game designers outline the rules of play, game designs outline designer’s definitions of what is ethical and important. Taking the notion that design is a reflection of the designer’s values, this chapter outlines methodologies for exposing the intrinsic values in play and creating gameplay models from alternative ethics and values. The chapter concludes with examples of critical gameplay games that have been demonstrated to international audience.

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