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title: "Theory of Fun for Game Design 2ed Paperback – 17 Dec. 2013"
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# Theory of Fun for Game Design 2ed Paperback – 17 Dec. 2013

**Brand:** raph kostet
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- **What is this?** Theory of Fun for Game Design 2ed Paperback – 17 Dec. 2013 by raph kostet
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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #54,716 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Game Theory (Books) #8 in Game Programming #9 in Computer & Video Game Design |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (696) |
| Dimensions  | 7.5 x 0.55 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 1449363210 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1449363215 |
| Item Weight  | 1.36 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 297 pages |
| Publication date  | December 31, 2013 |
| Publisher  | O'Reilly Media |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most useful book on my shelf
*by E***S on 13 January 2016*

Of all the factual books I have read this one is the most valuable. Raph Koster describes the core elements of all gameplay, and how that relates to video games with both words and cartoons. It makes it a very playful book in its own right, which is of course an interesting loop itself. Gamer motivations, where boredom meets mastery can apply to many other subjects too, just as an example. So I often dip into the book to refresh my mind on the motivation of particular elements in any work or presentations, design, coding or writing I am doing. I also regularly recommend it to others. If you are a gamer, and have studies the art as much as play it is useful to break down the basics. If you are someone who want to understand games, but does not really engage at the moment, this will point you in the writhe direction to give you the mental vocabulary to express the concepts you are dealing with or talk to game developers. Being about the core human experience, not the technology rush, means this stands the test of time. The games have evolved around what us humans are able and willing to do. Well worth getting IMHO.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written and inspirational
*by A***R on 15 June 2024*

I use this to help build projects and produce teaching materials

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by P***. on 25 November 2021*

Interesting and heartfelt approach to talking about game design. More abut the why then the how. A must read for any budding designer.

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