Hovering Closures

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Rhythm-Based Actions Extended Actions Tension FUBAR Enjoyment Combos Turn Taking Levels Alignment Delayed Reciprocity Development Time Delayed Effects Cooldown Quests Predictable Consequences Complex Gameplay

Instantiates: Emotional Engrossment, Anticipation, Uncommitted Alliances

Modulates: Quick Games

Instantiated by: Continuous Goals, Symmetry, Configuration, Ultra-Powerful Events, Narrative Structures, Progress Indicators, The Show Must Go On, Betting

Potentially conflicting with: Surprises

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Possible Closure Effects

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History

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

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