{"product_id":"9781449363178","title":"Theory of Fun for Game Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do some games become boring quickly, while others remain fun for years? How do games serve as fundamental and powerful learning tools? Whether you’re a game developer, dedicated gamer, or curious observer, this illustrated, fully updated edition helps you understand what drives this major cultural force, and inspires you to take it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll discover that:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames play into our innate ability to seek patterns and solve puzzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost successful games are built upon the same elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly more females than males now play games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany games still teach primitive survival skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFictional dressing for modern games is more developed than the conceptual elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruly creative designers seldom use other games for inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames are beginning to evolve beyond their prehistoric origins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"O'Reilly Media, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155262456048,"sku":"9781449363178","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781449363178_p0.jpg?v=1763828747","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781449363178","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}