Gameplay Design Pattern Template

Make a copy of this page when you want to create a new gameplay design pattern. Let the pattern name be the name of the page.

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

Short paragraph giving the description of the pattern while not referring to any other patterns.

Examples

Some examples, preferably from different genres and with links to wiki pages of the games.

Using the pattern

Text about what to think about when putting the pattern into a design, i.e. possible options. Have links to other patterns mentioned.

Consequences

What effects a patterns has on a design.

Relations

Instantiates

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Modules

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Instantiated By

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Modulated By

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Potentially Conflicting With

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Pattern