Collecting

The one-sentence "definition" that should be in italics.

This pattern is a still a stub.

Examples

Insectopia Pirates! Pacman must die BotFighters Treasure

Example: The game play is Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine is based around the collections of stars which unlock new levels and drive the story forward.

Example: The main actions performed in Pac-Man is moving and collecting pills.

Using the pattern

Can Be Instantiated By

Collections, Drawing Stacks, Grind Achievements, Herd, Movement, Power-Ups, Rewards, Scores, Sustenance Rewards, Transfer of Control, Tools

Maneuvering together with Chargers or Pick-Ups

Can Be Modulated By

Camping, Crafting, Game Element Trading, Geometric Progression

Consequences

Can Instantiate

Freedom of Choice, Goal Hierarchies, Grinding, Player-Defined Goals

with Resource Generators or Spawn Points

Encouraged Return Visits

Can Modulate

Character Development, Game Items, Resources

Relations

Can Instantiate

Freedom of Choice, Goal Hierarchies, Grinding, Player-Defined Goals

with Resource Generators or Spawn Points

Encouraged Return Visits

Can Modulate

Character Development, Game Items, Resources

Can Be Instantiated By

Collections, Drawing Stacks, Grind Achievements, Herd, Movement, Power-Ups, Rewards, Scores, Sustenance Rewards, Transfer of Control, Tools

Maneuvering together with Chargers or Pick-Ups

Can Be Modulated By

Camping, Crafting, Game Element Trading, Geometric Progression

Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

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History

An updated version of the pattern Collecting that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design.

Acknowledgements

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