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

Can Instantiate

Anticipation, Emotional Engrossment, Uncommitted Alliances

Can Modulate

Quick Games

Can Be Instantiated By

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

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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