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=== Examples ===
 
=== Examples ===
[[Chess]] and [[Go]] are well-known classical [[:Category:Board Games|Board Games]] with distinct [[Endgame]] phases.
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[[Chess]] and [[Go]] are well-known classical [[:Category:Board Games|Board Games]] with distinct [[Endgame]] phases. In X4 games<ref name="4X"/> such as [[Master of Orion]] the last gameplay phase typically consists of players trying to eliminate each other. This can happen in [[Civilization (video game) series|Civilization series]] as well, but players may also opt for more peaceful ways to win. In the [[Starcraft series]] the [[Endgame]] is typically called "Late-Game"<ref name="Starcraft"/>.
 
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In X4 games<ref name="4X"/> such as [[Master of Orion]] the last gameplay phase typically consists of players trying to eliminate each other. This can happen in [[Civilization (video game) series|Civilization series]] as well, but players may also opt for more peaceful ways to win.
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In the [[Starcraft series]] the [[Endgame]] is typically called "Late-Game"<ref name="Starcraft"/>.
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== Using the pattern ==
 
== Using the pattern ==
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== Consequences ==
 
== Consequences ==
=== Can Instantiate ===
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That an [[Endgame]] begins is a rather high-level closure in a game instance. Likewise, that it ends and that some player may win are also high-level closures. For this reason, the presence of [[Endgame]] phases in a game guarantee that [[Higher-Level Closures as Gameplay Progresses]] exists to a certain level in the game.
[[Analysis Paralysis]],  
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[[Higher-Level Closures as Gameplay Progresses]],
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Since the [[Endgame]] puts all the players' efforts so far into focus, players are likely to engage in [[Stimulated Planning]] to maximize their possibilities in this phases. This can increase the likelihood of [[Analysis Paralysis]] but also [[Surrendering]] if players can perceive that they cannot win.
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[[Surrendering]]
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== Relations ==
 
== Relations ==

Revision as of 07:24, 28 July 2015

The reoccurring final phase in a game instance.

The Endgame is the last phase of a game instance. For games to have this they must of course have gameplay phases and it needs to be the same that typically is last, i.e. other ways game instances end must be seen as uncommon or weird.

Examples

Chess and Go are well-known classical Board Games with distinct Endgame phases. In X4 games[1] such as Master of Orion the last gameplay phase typically consists of players trying to eliminate each other. This can happen in Civilization series as well, but players may also opt for more peaceful ways to win. In the Starcraft series the Endgame is typically called "Late-Game"[2].

Using the pattern

Startgame Middlegame

Can Be Instantiated By

Entrenching Gameplay, Exploitation, Extermination, Last Man Standing

Can Be Modulated By

Construction/Scoring Phase Shift, Early Leaving Players, Kingmaker, Player Elimination, Possibility of Graceful Surrender, Predictable Winner, Speedending, Winner determined after Gameplay Ends, Winning by Ending Gameplay

Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

Player Unpredictability, Unwinnable Games

Consequences

That an Endgame begins is a rather high-level closure in a game instance. Likewise, that it ends and that some player may win are also high-level closures. For this reason, the presence of Endgame phases in a game guarantee that Higher-Level Closures as Gameplay Progresses exists to a certain level in the game.

Since the Endgame puts all the players' efforts so far into focus, players are likely to engage in Stimulated Planning to maximize their possibilities in this phases. This can increase the likelihood of Analysis Paralysis but also Surrendering if players can perceive that they cannot win.

Relations

Can Instantiate

Analysis Paralysis, Higher-Level Closures as Gameplay Progresses, Stimulated Planning, Surrendering

Can Modulate

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Can Be Instantiated By

Entrenching Gameplay, Exploitation, Extermination, Last Man Standing

Can Be Modulated By

Construction/Scoring Phase Shift, Early Leaving Players, Kingmaker, Player Elimination, Possibility of Graceful Surrender, Predictable Winner, Speedending, Winner determined after Gameplay Ends, Winning by Ending Gameplay

Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

Player Unpredictability, Unwinnable Games

History

New pattern created in this wiki.

References

  1. Wikipedia entry for 4X games
  2. Entry for "Late-game" at the Wiki for Starcraft II at teamliquid.

Acknowledgements

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