Games are becoming more sophisticated every year, as technology advances to new levels. People no longer sit down with a game controller to do what they are supposed to, instead they use a keyboard, a mouse, or an Xbox pad. Now you have keyboard controls and you have game controllers. You have steering wheels and you have joysticks. It is amazing what is out there trying to be developed.
Card games are one of the earliest forms of game design, with each player using a deck of cards, and making their moves according to the rules of the game. In video games, individuals will use their keyboard or game controllers to direct what happens on a virtual screen, like a television screen and others as well. In real world, there are also “immersive simulators,” which let people live out scenarios they would actually find in the real world. For example, a soldier could play the part of a sniper in Counter Strike, or drive a tank in Arma 3. There are also real world war games that are played according to rules similar to those used in tournaments like the Olympics. No matter what type of game you prefer, most are played according to rules of engagement, or ROI.
There are two general types of games: single player and multiple player games. In single player games, all players compete against each other; e.g. Alice is a game in which she must locate the red queen to continue her search for the green king; in Solitaire, players compete against the computer, where every time they make a step closer to the key to the treasure, the game gets easier. In real world, most people know that when someone finds the key, they stop making progress toward the treasure, so it’s not a fair game.
Most online games are multi-player. For example, the game known as Eve Online is a multiplayer browser game in which groups of players compete against each other in the game world, for virtual currency known as ISK. ISK is used to buy and sell items, train and develop ships and perform tasks required to win levels or progress in the game world. Eve Online is popular because of the complex set of game rules; the speed at which winning or losing can change game outcomes, and the ability to level up fast. Many people enjoy Eve Online because it is challenging, has a very large emphasis on teamwork, and requires a lot of common sense.
Another form of gamification is the use of game design systems. Game design refers to the process by which a designer creates a mathematical model of a real world environment to provide a basis for simulation, with the goal of producing an interactive experience as well as providing a platform for creativity. Many popular examples of game design include the games that create worlds within which people can experience everything from military conflict to underwater exploration. Game designers often combine elements of simulation with aspects of design.
Computer games require a lot of thought, strategy and thinking. The developers of computer games must take into account many factors to make the most of the entertainment value of their products, including the rules and objectives of the game design. Gamification provides a framework that enables designers to integrate rules and objectives into the gameplay without having to rely on vague descriptions of how these goals will be achieved. In the past, computer games were more text-based and less interactive. Today, advancements in game design have provided text-based games with highly interactive and real-life playing qualities. These qualities are what make computer games a hit among all generations.
