Solution Uncertainty

Uncertainty in a game which stems from not being aware of an existent solution to a challenge.

This pattern is a still a stub.

Note: Uncertainty that comes from the possibility of players failing to perform an action or series of actions is covered by the pattern Performance Uncertainty.

Relations

Uncertainty of Outcome Challenging Gameplay Actor Detachment AI Players No Direct Player Influence Tactical Planning Strategic Knowledge Analysis Paralysis Uncertainty of Information Imperfect Information

Can Instantiate

Surprise Attacks

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History

New pattern created in this wiki. However, the pattern is based on the concept of solver's uncertainty described in Costikyan's book Uncertainty in Games.

Acknowledgements

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