Rules, Thematics, & Complexity

"Rules, Thematics, & Complexity" focuses on the rules and thematics portion of the Game Design Framework and how they create complexity in a game.

In this module we discuss the elements of a game's rules and how they operate as the guidelines for how a game is created and played.

We want students to walk away understanding that a game's thematics allow mechanics and rules to be easily understood while deepening a player's immersion.