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=== Examples ===

==== Anti-Examples ====
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== Using the pattern ==


The difference between [[Non-Player Help]] and [[Backseat Players]] is mainly in the awareness of "non-players" if they are affecting a game.

=== Can Be Instantiated By ===
[[Spectators]]

=== Can Be Modulated By ===
[[Drop-In/Drop-Out]]


=== Interface Aspects ===
Supporting [[Backseat Players]] does require someway for people besides the players observing the gameplay. This is typically not a problem with traditional [[:Category:Board Games]] 

== Consequences ==
[[Unmediated Social Interaction]]

[[Private Information]]

=== Can Instantiate ===
[[Tiered Participation]]

== Relations ==
=== Can Instantiate ===
[[Tiered Participation]]

=== Can Modulate ===
-

=== Can Be Instantiated By ===
[[Hotseating]], 
[[Spectators]]

=== Can Be Modulated By ===
[[Drop-In/Drop-Out]]

=== Possible Closure Effects ===
-

=== Potentially Conflicting With ===
[[Unmediated Social Interaction]] in [[PvP]] games 

== History ==
New pattern created in this wiki.

== References ==
<references>
<ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004">Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) ''Patterns in Game Design''. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.</ref>
</references>

== Acknowledgements ==