@article{1452056,
      note = {Includes index.},
      author = {Dhule, Maithili,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1452056},
      title = {Exploring game mechanics : principles and techniques to  make fun, engaging games /},
      abstract = {Learn simple yet powerful, modern-day techniques used in  various gaming genres, including casual and puzzle,  strategy and simulation, action-adventure, and  role-playing. This book is your pocket-sized guide to  designing interesting and engaging mechanics for any type  of game. Exploring Game Mechanics is a cornucopia of  concepts related to gameplay mechanics that you can use to  create games that are fun and rewarding to play. Dive into  key gameplay elements that improve the player experience,  such as implementing in-game tutorials, controlling the  flow of player-choice-based games, and building a game  narrative through storytelling. Understand how to establish  the games end goal for the player to work towards by  creating quests, missions, and objectives. Explore the key  ideas behind creating immersive game worlds, generating  better NPCs and enemies, and controlling the in-game  economy. Finally, discover the unique mechanics that make  established industry games so successful. You will:  Discover the key elements that make gameplay immersive and  entertaining Develop players and NPCs through customization  and levelling up Gain insight into the tried-and-tested  concepts behind modern-day games .},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8873-3},
      recid = {1452056},
      pages = {1 online resource (xvii, 193 pages) :},
}