Uncertainty of Outcome

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Using the pattern

Can Be Instantiated By

Performance Uncertainty, Player Unpredictability, Randomness, Solution Uncertainty, Unpredictable Behavior

Consequences

Uncertainty of Outcome typically adds Tension to games, and in many cases provide Replayability as well. It works directly against Dominant Strategy and through this also against a Predictable Winner. It can make players with Game Mastery be less likely to win but still let them have an advantage based upon their expertise.

Relations

Can Instantiate

Replayability, Tension

Can Modulate

Game Mastery

Can Be Instantiated By

Performance Uncertainty, Player Unpredictability, Randomness, Solution Uncertainty, Unpredictable Behavior

Can Be Modulated By

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Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

Dominant Strategy, Predictable Winner

History

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