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The art of game design: a book of lenses

Jesse Schell

Chapter 5

The Elements Support a Theme - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

To use the Lens of Resonance, you must look for hidden power.
Ask yourself these questions:
What is it about my game that feels powerful and special?

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Problem 2

To use the Lens of Resonance, you must look for hidden power.
Ask yourself these questions:
When I describe my game to people, what ideas get them really excited?

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Problem 3

To use the Lens of Resonance, you must look for hidden power.
Ask yourself these questions:
If I had no constraints of any kind, what would this game be like?

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Problem 4

To use the Lens of Resonance, you must look for hidden power.
Ask yourself these questions:
I have certain instincts about how this game should be. What is driving those instincts?

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