A Theory of Fun for Game Design by Raph Koster Summary
Overview of A Theory of Fun for Game Design
Ever wonder why some games captivate while others bore? Legendary designer Raph Koster reveals the psychology behind fun, arguing games are actually learning machines. This industry bible, beloved by creators of Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies, will forever change how you experience play.
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著者の声を通じて本を感じる
知識を魅力的で例が豊富な洞察に変換
キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習
楽しく魅力的な方法で本を楽しむ
重要なポイント
Why We Can't Stop Playing: The Secret Science Behind Fun
What if I told you that every time you've felt guilty about spending hours on a game, you were actually doing exactly what your brain was designed to do? That the satisfaction of finally beating that impossible level isn't just entertainment-it's the same neurochemical reward your ancestors got from learning to hunt or avoid predators? Games aren't just mindless diversions. They're sophisticated learning machines that hijack one of our brain's most fundamental drives: the hunger for patterns. This insight forms the foundation of Raph Koster's revolutionary work, which has become essential reading not just for game designers, but for educators, psychologists, and anyone curious about what makes us tick. When Will Wright-creator of SimCity and The Sims-calls someone "a courageous explorer and a diligent mapmaker" of ideas, you know you're dealing with something special. And what Koster mapped is nothing less than the architecture of human enjoyment itself.
Your Brain on Patterns: The Hidden Machinery of Learning
The Neuroscience of Joy: Why Learning Feels Good
The Hidden Curriculum: What Games Actually Teach
The Boundaries of Play: What Games Can and Cannot Do
The Paradox of Mastery: Why We Undermine Our Own Fun
The Future of Play: Games as Art and Transformation
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