Extra-Game Consequences

That some actions within a game has pre-defined effects outside the game system.

This pattern is a still a stub.

Examples

Gambling Games such as Craps, Poker, and Roulette all contain rules regarding bets. Although the bets may be about trivial or illusionary resources, it is typically not considered that one is playing the games properly unless the added tension of being able to win or loss money is present.

Lil’ Green Patch

‘sugar beets’ in Farmville

Using the pattern

Betting is a way to easily add Extra-Game Consequences to any game. While this can be enforced by Dedicated Game Facilitators (e.g. casinos), it can for be very difficult for game designers of Self-Facilitated Games to hinder players from adding this if they wish.

That some actions within a game has pre-defined effects outside the game system; Enablers: Inherent Sociability, Altruistic Actions, Purchasable Game Advantages; Consequences: Static Relations, Social Status)

Relations

Can Be Instantiated By

Betting

History

An updated version of the pattern Extra-Game Consequences that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design.