Hovering Closures

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

This pattern is a still a stub.

Examples

Anti-Examples

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Relations

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

Modulates: Quick Games

Can Instantiate

Anticipation, Emotional Engrossment, Uncommitted Alliances

Can Modulate

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Can Be Instantiated By

Betting, Configuration, Continuous Goals, Progress Indicators, Symmetry, The Show Must Go On, Ultra-Powerful Events

Narration Structures,

Can Be Modulated By

Time Limits

Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

Surprises

History

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

Acknowledgements

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