GAD Chapter 2 quiz

Which are forms of Input?

A simple resource in any game with a timer that counts down.

This game objective requires players to solve a problem or puzzle before the competition.

Which is not a form of creating probability & chance?

This genre focuses on players controlling the actions of a main character immersed in a well-defined world.

The one-on-one nature of the competition makes this a personal contest and lends itself toward strong competitive modes

Rules that stop the player from doing something not intend or stop the player from losing or getting stuck in a loop

Resources must have:

Conflict arises when players use methods of interaction to accomplish their goals.

In this type of player interaction, this less used structure where unequal teams are competing.

Games are primarily organized by their content rather than gameplay.

This genre is where players fight other players or a computer controlled character.

This game objective is to build, maintain, or manage game objects.

The objective of this game is to get a defined unit or units to safety.

This form of probability is created from shuffling, it is the fastest and most efficient way to generate randomness.

A way to calculate probability for games; the average of all possible values of that result.

This is the balance between making a goal difficult while allowing players to feel that it is achievable.

Which type of fun is gained from the ability to perceive and use patterns, solve puzzles, and problem solve?

When the game is too easy, players lose flow and fall into the frustration zone.

Which is not a form of creating probability & chance?

The procedures taken to end the game.

Rules that trigger effects based on player action

This genre players assume the role of the protagonist in an interactive story.

Goals and Objectives can be ______ meaning all players do not have to have the same goal.

This game objective is to discover game areas.

There is programming of rules that enforce metagaming.

The actions taken to get the game started and get everyone playing.

Often called free-for-all, this interaction structure is where three or more players or teams directly compete.

What is the structure of video games controlled by?

In ancient times the outcome of this form of creating probability was not considered luck but the will of the gods.

This is any resource used to facilitate trade and creates in-game economy for other resources.

This resource is a classic scarce resource in action games.

The use of generated numbers in digital games to control varied outcomes. Can be additionally weighted.

Arena fighters, boxing, wrestling, crossover fighting, and souls-like are sub-genres of:

The objective of this game is to reach the finish line before all other players literally or conceptually.

The action that keep the game moving along.

This resource can be separate or an attribute to life. When this runs out the player dies.

Arcade sports, extreme sports, pro sports, management, hunting, and fishing are sub-genres of:

Not all _____ are resources, but the ones that are have utility and scarcity.

Victory is a type of fun.

Which of the following is not a genre?

"A game is a _________ activity, approached with a playful attitude."

Dungeon crawler, hack and slash, stealth action, survival horror, and vehicular combat are sub-genres of:

Open world adventure game, roguelikes, and visual novels are sub-genres of:

Action RPG, MMOs, Strategy RPGs, Tactical RPG, and Japanese RPGs are sub-genres of:

Hero shooter, lights gun shooter, shoot 'em up, and battle royales are sub-genres of:

Procedures that do not happen at the start or end of a game and not on every turn.

This resource is where the player is represented by one or more objects.

Rules that lay out context and behavior in the game world as well as game objects

This genre emulates the real-world games they are based off of.

4X, RTS, turn based tactics, MOBA, and tower defense are sub-genres of:

In this player interaction type, all conflict is between the game system and one player.

This becomes a resource when there is a limited amount of space that cannot be shared; also includes special spaces.

Often called 'co-op', this form of interaction is where players play together against the game system.

In this player interaction type, multiple players compete against the same game in the company of one another.

The design and layout of this form of creating probability affects the frequency of outcomes. Number and size matter.

There are only a limited amount of types of fun.

This genre is defined by fast-paced gameplay focused on movement, combat, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time.

Which are forms of Output?

Game pieces are arranged in a certain configuration to create a "win state"

In this genre players use weapons to participate in the action, which takes place at a distance usually.

Players win by taking something belonging to the opponent while avoiding being taken or killed.

Objects pulled at random from a group or objects, usually hidden from view by being upside down or in a bag.

Games that lack problem solving are games that play themselves.

This genre usually consists of some kind of vehicle competing against other vehicles on a series of different tracks.

How do players literally interface with the game?

In this player interaction, two or more groups of players compete.

This defines a resource to be useful for the player to accomplish their objective or goal.

This resource must be limited in the game in some way. If it is abundant, it will have no value in the system.

The objective is to catch or elude an opponent.

This genre makes players think.

Arcade racer, kart racer, trick racer, simulation racer, and open world racing are sub-genres of:

Which type of fun is from experiencing new worlds, environments, level, or rules of play.

This can be used as a resource to limit what a player can do in a moment and control the player.

In video games, metagaming is exploited by...

This game objective is to have the competitive "break the rules".