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			[[Bidding]],
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	[[Arithmetic Progression]],		[[Arithmetic Progression]],
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	[[Dedicated Game Facilitators]],		[[Dedicated Game Facilitators]],
	[[Imperfect Information]],		[[Imperfect Information]],

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	[[Betting]] can be initiated by people using game resources as [[Rewards]] for winning a bet regardless of game rules. That is, the possibility of engaging in [[Betting]] can make people set up [[Self-Facilitated Games]] that are [[Meta Games]] which cause [[Extra-Game Consequences]] for the game whose resources are used. These [[Extra-Game Consequences]] are typically also [[Committed Goals]]. While if can be difficult designing a game against people engaging in these types of [[Betting]], the presence of [[Game Element Trading]] or [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]] can make this more likely since players can already be engaged in exchanging game elements. That [[Betting]] can occur on the ''outcomes'' of games make it further difficult to avoid the possibility of [[Betting]] [[Meta Games]], and the participants of the [[Betting]] do not need to be the participants of the game, i.e., they can be [[Spectators]].		[[Betting]] can be initiated by people using game resources as [[Rewards]] for winning a bet regardless of game rules. That is, the possibility of engaging in [[Betting]] can make people set up [[Self-Facilitated Games]] that are [[Meta Games]] which cause [[Extra-Game Consequences]] for the game whose resources are used. These [[Extra-Game Consequences]] are typically also [[Committed Goals]]. While if can be difficult designing a game against people engaging in these types of [[Betting]], the presence of [[Game Element Trading]] or [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]] can make this more likely since players can already be engaged in exchanging game elements. That [[Betting]] can occur on the ''outcomes'' of games make it further difficult to avoid the possibility of [[Betting]] [[Meta Games]], and the participants of the [[Betting]] do not need to be the participants of the game, i.e., they can be [[Spectators]].

	Regardless of if [[Betting]] is done as a [[Meta Game\|Meta Games]] or inherent in the game itself, it relies on that players have [[Ownership]] of [[Resources]] usable in the [[Betting]]. Typically, players need to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals as well, but these do not need to relate to the same types of [[Resources]] as used in the [[Betting]], and the [[Betting]] can be for other things not necessarily perceived as [[Resources]] normally, e.g., determining turn order in games with [[Turn Taking]] (use of [[First Player Tokens]] show how turn order can be blurred into being more of a [[Resources\|Resource]]). While [[Betting]] as [[Meta Games]] are open in the sense that players bring in [[Resources]] from outside "the game", the economy of the [[Rewards]] can open or closed also. In this fashion, closed means that the only [[Resources]] provided as [[Rewards]] are those provided by the [[Betting]]. Open in contrast means that [[Resources]] are added by the system. [[Betting]] in games where there is a "house" (i.e., a [[Dedicated Game Facilitator\|Dedicated Game Facilitators]]) this can be an amount based on what the players bet to increase the rewards available, typically be a simply multiple (i.e. an [[Arithmetic Progression]]) or a set value but other functions are possible. In games with [[NPCs]] without their own game states, [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] can provide the illusions of these having their own [[Resources]] that have been added to those bet by the players~~. [[Bidding]] is a form of [[Betting]] that lets players compete against each other regarding who can make a trade~~. Allowing several rounds of [[Betting]], as in [[Liar's Dice]], allows for games based on [[Push Your Luck]].		Regardless of if [[Betting]] is done as a [[Meta Game\|Meta Games]] or inherent in the game itself, it relies on that players have [[Ownership]] of [[Resources]] usable in the [[Betting]]. Typically, players need to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals as well, but these do not need to relate to the same types of [[Resources]] as used in the [[Betting]], and the [[Betting]] can be for other things not necessarily perceived as [[Resources]] normally, e.g., determining turn order in games with [[Turn Taking]] (use of [[First Player Tokens]] show how turn order can be blurred into being more of a [[Resources\|Resource]]). While [[Betting]] as [[Meta Games]] are open in the sense that players bring in [[Resources]] from outside "the game", the economy of the [[Rewards]] can open or closed also. In this fashion, closed means that the only [[Resources]] provided as [[Rewards]] are those provided by the [[Betting]]. Open in contrast means that [[Resources]] are added by the system. [[Betting]] in games where there is a "house" (i.e., a [[Dedicated Game Facilitator\|Dedicated Game Facilitators]]) this can be an amount based on what the players bet to increase the rewards available, typically be a simply multiple (i.e. an [[Arithmetic Progression]]) or a set value but other functions are possible. In games with [[NPCs]] without their own game states, [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] can provide the illusions of these having their own [[Resources]] that have been added to those bet by the players. Allowing several rounds of [[Betting]], as in [[Liar's Dice]], allows for games based on [[Push Your Luck]].

	Another requirement for [[Betting]] to function in a game is that there is an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]], at least for some players. This uncertainty can be caused or modulated by [[Imperfect Information]] that players can have, as well as [[Strategic Knowledge]]. When the number of [[Rewards]] is known to players in advance this gives players a certain level of [[Predictable Consequences]] even if they may not know who gets what [[Rewards\|Reward]]. Similarly, [[Predictable Consequences]] arise from [[Betting]] where there is an [[Arithmetic Progression]] for the [[Rewards]] provided based upon the bet placed.		Another requirement for [[Betting]] to function in a game is that there is an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]], at least for some players. This uncertainty can be caused or modulated by [[Imperfect Information]] that players can have, as well as [[Strategic Knowledge]]. When the number of [[Rewards]] is known to players in advance this gives players a certain level of [[Predictable Consequences]] even if they may not know who gets what [[Rewards\|Reward]]. Similarly, [[Predictable Consequences]] arise from [[Betting]] where there is an [[Arithmetic Progression]] for the [[Rewards]] provided based upon the bet placed. [[Bidding]] is a form of [[Betting]] that lets players compete against each other regarding who can make a trade; here the [[Uncertainty of Outcome]] arises from players not knowing how much other players may wish to bid (there may also be an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]] in exactly what is received in the trade).

	Having the [[Rewards]] offered be of the same type as those used to place bets is a straightforward approach to implementing [[Betting]] in a game, but other types of [[Rewards]] can be offer. This makes the [[Betting]] function as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]]. While [[Betting]] is typically about increasing [[Resources]] it could theoretically be about minimizing losses. One way of doing this would be to have an automatic loss of a [[Resource\|Resources]] directly after the consequences of the [[Betting]] are concluding, meaning that players that have won would have minimized a loss rather than have a gain.		Having the [[Rewards]] offered be of the same type as those used to place bets is a straightforward approach to implementing [[Betting]] in a game, but other types of [[Rewards]] can be offer. This makes the [[Betting]] function as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]]. While [[Betting]] is typically about increasing [[Resources]] it could theoretically be about minimizing losses. One way of doing this would be to have an automatic loss of a [[Resource\|Resources]] directly after the consequences of the [[Betting]] are concluding, meaning that players that have won would have minimized a loss rather than have a gain.

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	[[Betting]] can be initiated by people using game resources as [[Rewards]] for winning a bet regardless of game rules. That is, the possibility of engaging in [[Betting]] can make people set up [[Self-Facilitated Games]] that are [[Meta Games]] which cause [[Extra-Game Consequences]] for the game whose resources are used. These [[Extra-Game Consequences]] are typically also [[Committed Goals]]. While if can be difficult designing a game against people engaging in these types of [[Betting]], the presence of [[Game Element Trading]] or [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]] can make this more likely since players can already be engaged in exchanging game elements. That [[Betting]] can occur on the ''outcomes'' of games make it further difficult to avoid the possibility of [[Betting]] [[Meta Games]], and the participants of the [[Betting]] do not need to be the participants of the game, i.e., they can be [[Spectators]].		[[Betting]] can be initiated by people using game resources as [[Rewards]] for winning a bet regardless of game rules. That is, the possibility of engaging in [[Betting]] can make people set up [[Self-Facilitated Games]] that are [[Meta Games]] which cause [[Extra-Game Consequences]] for the game whose resources are used. These [[Extra-Game Consequences]] are typically also [[Committed Goals]]. While if can be difficult designing a game against people engaging in these types of [[Betting]], the presence of [[Game Element Trading]] or [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]] can make this more likely since players can already be engaged in exchanging game elements. That [[Betting]] can occur on the ''outcomes'' of games make it further difficult to avoid the possibility of [[Betting]] [[Meta Games]], and the participants of the [[Betting]] do not need to be the participants of the game, i.e., they can be [[Spectators]].

	Regardless of if [[Betting]] is done as a [[Meta Game\|Meta Games]] or inherent in the game itself, it relies on that players have [[Ownership]] of [[Resources]] usable in the [[Betting]]. Typically, players need to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals as well, but these do not need to relate to the same types of [[Resources]] as used in the [[Betting]], and the [[Betting]] can be for other things not necessarily perceived as [[Resources]] normally, e.g., determining turn order in games with [[Turn Taking]] (use of [[First Player Tokens]] show how turn order can be blurred into being more of a [[Resources\|Resource]]). While [[Betting]] as [[Meta Games]] are open in the sense that players bring in [[Resources]] from outside "the game", the economy of the [[Rewards]] can open or closed also. In this fashion, closed means that the only [[Resources]] provided as [[Rewards]] are those provided by the [[Betting]]. Open in contrast means that [[Resources]] are added by the system. [[Betting]] in games where there is a "house" (i.e., a [[Dedicated Game Facilitator\|Dedicated Game Facilitators]]) this can be an amount based on what the players bet to increase the rewards available, typically be a simply multiple (i.e. an [[Arithmetic Progression]]) or a set value but other functions are possible. In games with [[NPCs]] without their own game states, [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] can provide the illusions of these having their own [[Resources]] that have been added to those bet by the players. [[Bidding]] ~~can be used with~~ [[Betting]] ~~to let~~ players compete against each other regarding who can ~~finally bet on an outcome while allows~~ several rounds of [[Betting]], as in [[Liar's Dice]], allows for games based on [[Push Your Luck]].		Regardless of if [[Betting]] is done as a [[Meta Game\|Meta Games]] or inherent in the game itself, it relies on that players have [[Ownership]] of [[Resources]] usable in the [[Betting]]. Typically, players need to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals as well, but these do not need to relate to the same types of [[Resources]] as used in the [[Betting]], and the [[Betting]] can be for other things not necessarily perceived as [[Resources]] normally, e.g., determining turn order in games with [[Turn Taking]] (use of [[First Player Tokens]] show how turn order can be blurred into being more of a [[Resources\|Resource]]). While [[Betting]] as [[Meta Games]] are open in the sense that players bring in [[Resources]] from outside "the game", the economy of the [[Rewards]] can open or closed also. In this fashion, closed means that the only [[Resources]] provided as [[Rewards]] are those provided by the [[Betting]]. Open in contrast means that [[Resources]] are added by the system. [[Betting]] in games where there is a "house" (i.e., a [[Dedicated Game Facilitator\|Dedicated Game Facilitators]]) this can be an amount based on what the players bet to increase the rewards available, typically be a simply multiple (i.e. an [[Arithmetic Progression]]) or a set value but other functions are possible. In games with [[NPCs]] without their own game states, [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] can provide the illusions of these having their own [[Resources]] that have been added to those bet by the players. [[Bidding]] is a form of [[Betting]] that lets players compete against each other regarding who can make a trade. Allowing several rounds of [[Betting]], as in [[Liar's Dice]], allows for games based on [[Push Your Luck]].

	Another requirement for [[Betting]] to function in a game is that there is an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]], at least for some players. This uncertainty can be caused or modulated by [[Imperfect Information]] that players can have, as well as [[Strategic Knowledge]]. When the number of [[Rewards]] is known to players in advance this gives players a certain level of [[Predictable Consequences]] even if they may not know who gets what [[Rewards\|Reward]]. Similarly, [[Predictable Consequences]] arise from [[Betting]] where there is an [[Arithmetic Progression]] for the [[Rewards]] provided based upon the bet placed.		Another requirement for [[Betting]] to function in a game is that there is an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]], at least for some players. This uncertainty can be caused or modulated by [[Imperfect Information]] that players can have, as well as [[Strategic Knowledge]]. When the number of [[Rewards]] is known to players in advance this gives players a certain level of [[Predictable Consequences]] even if they may not know who gets what [[Rewards\|Reward]]. Similarly, [[Predictable Consequences]] arise from [[Betting]] where there is an [[Arithmetic Progression]] for the [[Rewards]] provided based upon the bet placed.

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	''Investing resources for hoped rewards based on a non-certain outcome of an event.''		''Investing resources for hoped rewards based on a non-certain outcome of an event.''

	~~This pattern is a still a stub.~~

	[[Betting]] is the act of risking resources for the chance of winning more resources than was used. The proportions between what is gained and what is risked is linked to the perceived probability of winning, but in the case where Betting is done by players this does not have to be close to the real probability.		[[Betting]] is the act of risking resources for the chance of winning more resources than was used. The proportions between what is gained and what is risked is linked to the perceived probability of winning, but in the case where Betting is done by players this does not have to be close to the real probability.

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	Examples of [[Betting]] are easy to find among [[:Category:Gambling Games\|Gambling Games]], e.g., [[Guts]], [[Poker]], and [[Roulette]]. While these typically make use of real-world money as the resource being betted, other games, e.g. [[Liar's Dice]], show that other types of resources can be used which either only have value within the game or primarily have other values than monetary. [[Roulette]] shows an example where the probability for each outcome is static and knowable to players, and the relation between a bet and its rewards is set in advance. In contrast, a challenge in [[Poker]] and it's many offsprings is to be able to estimate one's probabilities of winning based on the actions of the other players (and reveals of cards in some variants). Further, in these games the relation between bets and rewards depends upon all players actions.		Examples of [[Betting]] are easy to find among [[:Category:Gambling Games\|Gambling Games]], e.g., [[Guts]], [[Poker]], and [[Roulette]]. While these typically make use of real-world money as the resource being betted, other games, e.g., [[Liar's Dice]], show that other types of resources can be used which either only have value within the game or primarily have other values than monetary. [[Roulette]] shows an example where the probability for each outcome is static and knowable to players, and the relation between a bet and its rewards is set in advance. In contrast, a challenge in [[Poker]] and it's many offsprings is to be able to estimate one's probabilities of winning based on the actions of the other players (and reveals of cards in some variants). Further, in these games the relation between bets and rewards depends upon all players actions.

	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==

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	[[Betting]] can be initiated by people using game resources as [[Rewards]] for winning a bet regardless of game rules. That is, the possibility of engaging in [[Betting]] can make people set up [[Self-Facilitated Games]] that are [[Meta Games]] which cause [[Extra-Game Consequences]] for the game whose resources are used. These [[Extra-Game Consequences]] are typically also [[Committed Goals]]. While if can be difficult designing a game against people engaging in these types of [[Betting]], the presence of [[Game Element Trading]] or [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]] can make this more likely since players can already be engaged in exchanging game elements. That [[Betting]] can occur on the ''outcomes'' of games make it further difficult to avoid the possibility of [[Betting]] [[Meta Games]], and the participants of the [[Betting]] do not need to be the participants of the game, i.e. they can be [[Spectators]].		[[Betting]] can be initiated by people using game resources as [[Rewards]] for winning a bet regardless of game rules. That is, the possibility of engaging in [[Betting]] can make people set up [[Self-Facilitated Games]] that are [[Meta Games]] which cause [[Extra-Game Consequences]] for the game whose resources are used. These [[Extra-Game Consequences]] are typically also [[Committed Goals]]. While if can be difficult designing a game against people engaging in these types of [[Betting]], the presence of [[Game Element Trading]] or [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]] can make this more likely since players can already be engaged in exchanging game elements. That [[Betting]] can occur on the ''outcomes'' of games make it further difficult to avoid the possibility of [[Betting]] [[Meta Games]], and the participants of the [[Betting]] do not need to be the participants of the game, i.e. they can be [[Spectators]].

	Regardless if [[Betting]] is done as a [[Meta Game\|Meta Games]] or inherent in the game itself, it relies on that players have [[Ownership]] of [[Resources]] usable in the [[Betting]]. Typically, players need to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals as well but these do not need to relate to the same types of [[Resources]] as used in the [[Betting]], and the [[Betting]] can be for other things not necessarily perceived as [[Resources]] normally, e.g. determining turn order in games with [[Turn Taking]] (use of [[First Player Tokens]] show how turn order can be blurred into being more of a [[Resources\|Resource]]). While [[Betting]] as [[Meta Games]] are open in the sense that players bring in [[Resources]] from outside "the game", the economy of the [[Rewards]] can open or closed also. In this fashion, closed means that the only [[Resources]] provided as [[Rewards]] are those provided by the [[Betting]]. Open in contrast means that [[Resources]] are added by the system. [[Betting]] in games where there is a "house" (i.e., a [[Dedicated Game Facilitator\|Dedicated Game Facilitators]]) this can be an amount based on what the players bet to increase the rewards available, typically be a simply multiple (i.e. an [[Arithmetic Progression]]) or a set value but other functions are possible. In games with [[NPCs]] without their own game states, [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] can provide the illusions of these having their own [[Resources]] that have been added to those bet by the players.		Regardless if [[Betting]] is done as a [[Meta Game\|Meta Games]] or inherent in the game itself, it relies on that players have [[Ownership]] of [[Resources]] usable in the [[Betting]]. Typically, players need to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals as well but these do not need to relate to the same types of [[Resources]] as used in the [[Betting]], and the [[Betting]] can be for other things not necessarily perceived as [[Resources]] normally, e.g. determining turn order in games with [[Turn Taking]] (use of [[First Player Tokens]] show how turn order can be blurred into being more of a [[Resources\|Resource]]). While [[Betting]] as [[Meta Games]] are open in the sense that players bring in [[Resources]] from outside "the game", the economy of the [[Rewards]] can open or closed also. In this fashion, closed means that the only [[Resources]] provided as [[Rewards]] are those provided by the [[Betting]]. Open in contrast means that [[Resources]] are added by the system. [[Betting]] in games where there is a "house" (i.e., a [[Dedicated Game Facilitator\|Dedicated Game Facilitators]]) this can be an amount based on what the players bet to increase the rewards available, typically be a simply multiple (i.e. an [[Arithmetic Progression]]) or a set value but other functions are possible. In games with [[NPCs]] without their own game states, [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] can provide the illusions of these having their own [[Resources]] that have been added to those bet by the players. [[Bidding]] can be used with [[Betting]] to let players compete against each other regarding who can actually bet on an outcome while allows several rounds of [[Betting]], as in [[Liar's Dice]], allows for games based on [[Push Your Luck]].

	Another requirement for [[Betting]] to function in a game is that there is an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]], at least for some players. This uncertainty can be caused or modulated by [[Imperfect Information]] that players can have, as well as [[Strategic Knowledge]]. When the amount of [[Rewards]] are known to players in advance this gives players a certain level of [[Predictable Consequences]] even if they may not know who gets what [[Rewards\|Reward]]. ~~Similiarly~~, [[Predictable Consequences]] arise from [[Betting]] where there is an [[Arithmetic Progression]] for the [[Rewards]] provided based upon the bet placed.		Another requirement for [[Betting]] to function in a game is that there is an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]], at least for some players. This uncertainty can be caused or modulated by [[Imperfect Information]] that players can have, as well as [[Strategic Knowledge]]. When the amount of [[Rewards]] are known to players in advance this gives players a certain level of [[Predictable Consequences]] even if they may not know who gets what [[Rewards\|Reward]]. Similarly, [[Predictable Consequences]] arise from [[Betting]] where there is an [[Arithmetic Progression]] for the [[Rewards]] provided based upon the bet placed.

	Having the [[Rewards]] offered be of the same type as those used to place bets is a straightforward approach to implementing [[Betting]] in a game, but other types of [[Rewards]] can be offer. This makes the [[Betting]] function as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]]. While [[Betting]] is typically about increasing [[Resources]] it could theoretically be about minimizing losses. One way of doing this would be to have an automatic loss of a [[Resource\|Resources]] directly after the consequences of the [[Betting]] are concluding, meaning that players that have won would have minimized a loss rather than have a gain.		Having the [[Rewards]] offered be of the same type as those used to place bets is a straightforward approach to implementing [[Betting]] in a game, but other types of [[Rewards]] can be offer. This makes the [[Betting]] function as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]]. While [[Betting]] is typically about increasing [[Resources]] it could theoretically be about minimizing losses. One way of doing this would be to have an automatic loss of a [[Resource\|Resources]] directly after the consequences of the [[Betting]] are concluding, meaning that players that have won would have minimized a loss rather than have a gain.
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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Betting]] is action which offers [[Rewards]] based on the risk of losing [[Investments]], and as such is a typical example of [[Risk/Reward]]. As long as the bet isn't immediately resolved, the pattern supports [[Anticipation]] and [[Tension]] due to [[Delayed Effects]] and [[Hovering Closures]].		[[Betting]] is action which offers [[Rewards]] based on the risk of losing [[Investments]], and as such is a typical example of [[Risk/Reward]]. As long as the bet isn't immediately resolved, the pattern supports [[Anticipation]] and [[Tension]] due to [[Delayed Effects]] and [[Hovering Closures]]. Local temporary [[Closed Economies]] are formed when no [[Resources]] beyond what those betters have bet are used to provide the [[Rewards]].

	The decision on how to bet, and what to bet when several choices exist, can be seen as a form of [[Resource Management]], and since the outcome of [[Betting]] interactions redistribute [[Resources]] its use is also a form of		The decision on how to bet, and what to bet when several choices exist, can be seen as a form of [[Resource Management]], and since the outcome of [[Betting]] interactions redistribute [[Resources]] its use is also a form of
	[[Transfer of Control]]. ~~Further,~~ the use of [[Betting]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] in games given that [[Betting]] is about making choices. When it is optional to place a bet, this further advances the presence of [[Freedom of Choice]] but also allows players to select to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals, i.e. [[Betting]] also can support [[Player-Defined Goals]].		[[Transfer of Control]]. This transfer functions as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]] when not the same [[Resources]] are given as [[Rewards]] as are used to place bets. The use of [[Betting]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] in games given that [[Betting]] is about making choices. When it is optional to place a bet, this further advances the presence of [[Freedom of Choice]] but also allows players to select to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals, i.e. [[Betting]] also can support [[Player-Defined Goals]]. This is one source of [[Emotional Engrossment]] related to [[Betting]], but another is the possible sense of [[Luck]] in situations where [[Randomness]] affected the event being bet upon. In the latter case repeated possibilities to bet, especially if previous [[Investments]] are locked, can instantiate [[Push Your Luck]] in a game. [[Betting]] can be a source for [[Gameplay Mastery]] when either the outcome of [[Betting]] is not completely based upon [[Randomness]] or being able to determine the probability of [[Randomness]] is benificial.

	When [[Betting]] is done against others, it is a form of [[Conflict]] but it can also indirectly be related to [[Conflict]] if one is [[Betting]] on others failing or suffering negative consequences.		When [[Betting]] is done against others, it is a form of [[Conflict]] but it can also indirectly be related to [[Conflict]] if one is [[Betting]] on others failing or suffering negative consequences. If players can be tricked into giving up bets due to the actions of other players, the [[Betting]] allows players to engage in [[Bluffing]] against each other and rewards players having relevant [[Social Skills]]. Likewise, [[Betting]] rewards [[Social Skills]] if the [[Betting]] is related to distributing different types of [[Resources]] and it is advantageous to be able to figure out which players wants which [[Resource\|Resources]].

	~~=== Can Instantiate ===~~
	~~[[Bluffing]]~~,
	[[~~Closed Economies~~]],
	[[~~Converters~~]],
	[[~~Emotional Engrossment~~]],
	[[~~Gameplay Mastery~~]],
	[[~~Luck]],~~
	~~[[Push Your Luck~~]],
	[[~~Randomness~~]],
	[[~~Social Skills~~]],

	~~=== Can Modulate ===~~
	[[~~Bidding~~]],

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	~~[[Bidding]],~~
	[[Gain Ownership]],		[[Gain Ownership]],
	[[Resources]]		[[Resources]]
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	[[Arithmetic Progression]],		[[Arithmetic Progression]],
			[[Bidding]],
	[[Dedicated Game Facilitators]],		[[Dedicated Game Facilitators]],
	[[Imperfect Information]],		[[Imperfect Information]],

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	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Betting]] is action which offers [[Rewards]] based on the risk of losing [[Investments]], and as such is a typical example of [[Risk/Reward]]. As long as the bet isn't immediately resolved, the pattern supports [[Anticipation]] and [[Tension]] due to [[Delayed Effects]] and [[Hovering Closures]].		[[Betting]] is action which offers [[Rewards]] based on the risk of losing [[Investments]], and as such is a typical example of [[Risk/Reward]]. As long as the bet isn't immediately resolved, the pattern supports [[Anticipation]] and [[Tension]] due to [[Delayed Effects]] and [[Hovering Closures]].

			The decision on how to bet, and what to bet when several choices exist, can be seen as a form of [[Resource Management]], and since the outcome of [[Betting]] interactions redistribute [[Resources]] its use is also a form of
			[[Transfer of Control]]. Further, the use of [[Betting]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] in games given that [[Betting]] is about making choices. When it is optional to place a bet, this further advances the presence of [[Freedom of Choice]] but also allows players to select to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals, i.e. [[Betting]] also can support [[Player-Defined Goals]].

	When [[Betting]] is done against others, it is a form of [[Conflict]] but it can also indirectly be related to [[Conflict]] if one is [[Betting]] on others failing or suffering negative consequences.		When [[Betting]] is done against others, it is a form of [[Conflict]] but it can also indirectly be related to [[Conflict]] if one is [[Betting]] on others failing or suffering negative consequences.


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	[[Converters]],		[[Converters]],
	[[Emotional Engrossment]],		[[Emotional Engrossment]],
	~~[[Freedom of Choice]],~~
	[[Gameplay Mastery]],		[[Gameplay Mastery]],
	[[Luck]],		[[Luck]],
	~~[[Player-Defined Goals]],~~
	[[Push Your Luck]],		[[Push Your Luck]],
	[[Randomness]],		[[Randomness]],
	~~[[Resource Management]],~~
	[[Social Skills]],		[[Social Skills]],
	~~[[Transfer of Control]],~~

	=== Can Modulate ===		=== Can Modulate ===
	[[Bidding~~]],~~		[[Bidding]],
	~~[[Gain Ownership~~]],

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	Examples of [[Betting]] are easy to find among [[:Category:Gambling Games\|Gambling Games]], e.g. [[Guts]], [[Poker]], and [[Roulette]]. While these typically make use of real world money as the resource being betted, other games, e.g. [[Liar's Dice]], show that other types of resources can be used which either only have value within the game or primarily have other values than monetary. [[Roulette]] shows an example where the probability for each outcome is static and knowable to players, and the relation between a bet and ~~it's~~ rewards is set in advance. In contrast, a challenge in [[Poker]] and it's many offsprings is to be able to estimate one's probabilities of winning based on the actions of the other players (and reveals of cards in some variants). Further, in these games the relation between bets and rewards ~~depend~~ upon all players actions.		Examples of [[Betting]] are easy to find among [[:Category:Gambling Games\|Gambling Games]], e.g., [[Guts]], [[Poker]], and [[Roulette]]. While these typically make use of real-world money as the resource being betted, other games, e.g. [[Liar's Dice]], show that other types of resources can be used which either only have value within the game or primarily have other values than monetary. [[Roulette]] shows an example where the probability for each outcome is static and knowable to players, and the relation between a bet and its rewards is set in advance. In contrast, a challenge in [[Poker]] and it's many offsprings is to be able to estimate one's probabilities of winning based on the actions of the other players (and reveals of cards in some variants). Further, in these games the relation between bets and rewards depends upon all players actions.

	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	[[Betting]] can be initiated by people using game resources as [[Rewards]] for winning a bet regardless of game rules. That is, the possibility of engaging in [[Betting]] can make people set up [[Self-Facilitated Games]] that are [[Meta Games]] which cause [[Extra-Game Consequences]] for the game whose resources are used. These [[Extra-Game Consequences]] are typically also [[Committed Goals]]. While if can be difficult designing a game against people engaging in these types of [[Betting]], the presence of [[Game Element Trading]] or [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]] can make this more likely since players can already be engaged in exchanging game elements. That [[Betting]] can occur on the ''outcomes'' of games make it further difficult to avoid the possibility of [[Betting]] [[Meta Games]], and the participants of the [[Betting]] do not need to be the participants of the game, i.e. they can be [[Spectators]].		[[Betting]] can be initiated by people using game resources as [[Rewards]] for winning a bet regardless of game rules. That is, the possibility of engaging in [[Betting]] can make people set up [[Self-Facilitated Games]] that are [[Meta Games]] which cause [[Extra-Game Consequences]] for the game whose resources are used. These [[Extra-Game Consequences]] are typically also [[Committed Goals]]. While if can be difficult designing a game against people engaging in these types of [[Betting]], the presence of [[Game Element Trading]] or [[Heterogeneous Game Element Ownership]] can make this more likely since players can already be engaged in exchanging game elements. That [[Betting]] can occur on the ''outcomes'' of games make it further difficult to avoid the possibility of [[Betting]] [[Meta Games]], and the participants of the [[Betting]] do not need to be the participants of the game, i.e., they can be [[Spectators]].

	Regardless if [[Betting]] is done as a [[Meta Game\|Meta Games]] or inherent in the game itself, it relies on that players have [[Ownership]] of [[Resources]] usable in the [[Betting]]. Typically, players need to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals as well but these do not need to relate to the same types of [[Resources]] as used in the [[Betting]], and the [[Betting]] can be for other things not necessarily perceived as [[Resources]] normally, e.g. determining turn order in games with [[Turn Taking]] (use of [[First Player Tokens]] show how turn order can be blurred into being more of a [[Resources\|Resource]]). While [[Betting]] as [[Meta Games]] are open in the sense that players bring in [[Resources]] from outside "the game", the economy of the [[Rewards]] can open or closed also. In this fashion, closed means that the only [[Resources]] provided as [[Rewards]] are those provided by the [[Betting]]. Open in contrast means that [[Resources]] are added by the system. [[Betting]] in games where there is a "house" (i.e., a [[Dedicated Game Facilitator\|Dedicated Game Facilitators]]) this can be an amount based on what the players bet to increase the rewards available, typically be a simply multiple (i.e. an [[Arithmetic Progression]]) or a set value but other functions are possible. In games with [[NPCs]] without their own game states, [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] can provide the illusions of these having their own [[Resources]] that have been added to those bet by the players. [[Bidding]] can be used with [[Betting]] to let players compete against each other regarding who can ~~actually~~ bet on an outcome while allows several rounds of [[Betting]], as in [[Liar's Dice]], allows for games based on [[Push Your Luck]].		Regardless of if [[Betting]] is done as a [[Meta Game\|Meta Games]] or inherent in the game itself, it relies on that players have [[Ownership]] of [[Resources]] usable in the [[Betting]]. Typically, players need to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals as well, but these do not need to relate to the same types of [[Resources]] as used in the [[Betting]], and the [[Betting]] can be for other things not necessarily perceived as [[Resources]] normally, e.g., determining turn order in games with [[Turn Taking]] (use of [[First Player Tokens]] show how turn order can be blurred into being more of a [[Resources\|Resource]]). While [[Betting]] as [[Meta Games]] are open in the sense that players bring in [[Resources]] from outside "the game", the economy of the [[Rewards]] can open or closed also. In this fashion, closed means that the only [[Resources]] provided as [[Rewards]] are those provided by the [[Betting]]. Open in contrast means that [[Resources]] are added by the system. [[Betting]] in games where there is a "house" (i.e., a [[Dedicated Game Facilitator\|Dedicated Game Facilitators]]) this can be an amount based on what the players bet to increase the rewards available, typically be a simply multiple (i.e. an [[Arithmetic Progression]]) or a set value but other functions are possible. In games with [[NPCs]] without their own game states, [[Dedicated Game Facilitators]] can provide the illusions of these having their own [[Resources]] that have been added to those bet by the players. [[Bidding]] can be used with [[Betting]] to let players compete against each other regarding who can finally bet on an outcome while allows several rounds of [[Betting]], as in [[Liar's Dice]], allows for games based on [[Push Your Luck]].

	Another requirement for [[Betting]] to function in a game is that there is an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]], at least for some players. This uncertainty can be caused or modulated by [[Imperfect Information]] that players can have, as well as [[Strategic Knowledge]]. When the ~~amount~~ of [[Rewards]] ~~are~~ known to players in advance this gives players a certain level of [[Predictable Consequences]] even if they may not know who gets what [[Rewards\|Reward]]. Similarly, [[Predictable Consequences]] arise from [[Betting]] where there is an [[Arithmetic Progression]] for the [[Rewards]] provided based upon the bet placed.		Another requirement for [[Betting]] to function in a game is that there is an [[Uncertainty of Outcome]], at least for some players. This uncertainty can be caused or modulated by [[Imperfect Information]] that players can have, as well as [[Strategic Knowledge]]. When the number of [[Rewards]] is known to players in advance this gives players a certain level of [[Predictable Consequences]] even if they may not know who gets what [[Rewards\|Reward]]. Similarly, [[Predictable Consequences]] arise from [[Betting]] where there is an [[Arithmetic Progression]] for the [[Rewards]] provided based upon the bet placed.

	Having the [[Rewards]] offered be of the same type as those used to place bets is a straightforward approach to implementing [[Betting]] in a game, but other types of [[Rewards]] can be offer. This makes the [[Betting]] function as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]]. While [[Betting]] is typically about increasing [[Resources]] it could theoretically be about minimizing losses. One way of doing this would be to have an automatic loss of a [[Resource\|Resources]] directly after the consequences of the [[Betting]] are concluding, meaning that players that have won would have minimized a loss rather than have a gain.		Having the [[Rewards]] offered be of the same type as those used to place bets is a straightforward approach to implementing [[Betting]] in a game, but other types of [[Rewards]] can be offer. This makes the [[Betting]] function as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]]. While [[Betting]] is typically about increasing [[Resources]] it could theoretically be about minimizing losses. One way of doing this would be to have an automatic loss of a [[Resource\|Resources]] directly after the consequences of the [[Betting]] are concluding, meaning that players that have won would have minimized a loss rather than have a gain.

	[[Betting]] ~~in itself~~ can typically be handled rather quickly, making it typically be a basis for [[Quick Games]], a rather distinct activity within a game, and an activity (or game) suitable for basing [[Tournaments]] around.		[[Betting]] can typically be handled rather quickly, making it typically be a basis for [[Quick Games]], a rather distinct activity within a game, and an activity (or game) suitable for basing [[Tournaments]] around.

	== Consequences ==		== Consequences ==
	[[Betting]] is action which offers [[Rewards]] based on the risk of losing [[Investments]], and as such is a typical example of [[Risk/Reward]]. ~~As long as~~ the bet isn't immediately resolved, the pattern supports [[Anticipation]] and [[Tension]] due to [[Delayed Effects]] and [[Hovering Closures]]. Local temporary [[Closed Economies]] are formed when no [[Resources]] beyond what those betters have bet are used to provide the [[Rewards]].		[[Betting]] is action which offers [[Rewards]] based on the risk of losing [[Investments]], and as such is a typical example of [[Risk/Reward]]. If the bet isn't immediately resolved, the pattern supports [[Anticipation]] and [[Tension]] due to [[Delayed Effects]] and [[Hovering Closures]]. Local temporary [[Closed Economies]] are formed when no [[Resources]] beyond what those betters have bet are used to provide the [[Rewards]].

	The decision on how to bet, and what to bet when several choices exist, can be seen as a form of [[Resource Management]], and since the outcome of [[Betting]] interactions redistribute [[Resources]] its use is also a form of		The decision on how to bet, and what to bet when several choices exist, can be seen as a form of [[Resource Management]], and since the outcome of [[Betting]] interactions redistribute [[Resources]], its use is also a form of
	[[Transfer of Control]]. This transfer functions as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]] when not the same [[Resources]] are given as [[Rewards]] as are used to place bets. The use of [[Betting]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] in games given that [[Betting]] is about making choices. When it is optional to place a bet, this further advances the presence of [[Freedom of Choice]] but also allows players to select to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals, i.e. [[Betting]] also can support [[Player-Defined Goals]]. This is one source of [[Emotional Engrossment]] related to [[Betting]], but another is the possible sense of [[Luck]] in situations where [[Randomness]] affected the event being bet upon. In the latter case repeated possibilities to bet, especially if previous [[Investments]] are locked, can instantiate [[Push Your Luck]] in a game. [[Betting]] can be a source for [[Gameplay Mastery]] when either the outcome of [[Betting]] is not completely based upon [[Randomness]] or being able to determine the probability of [[Randomness]] is ~~benificial~~.		[[Transfer of Control]]. This transfer functions as a form of [[Converter\|Converters]] when not the same [[Resources]] are given as [[Rewards]] as are used to place bets. The use of [[Betting]] provides a [[Freedom of Choice]] in games given that [[Betting]] is about making choices. When it is optional to place a bet, this further advances the presence of [[Freedom of Choice]] but also allows players to select to have [[Gain Ownership]] goals, i.e., [[Betting]] also can support [[Player-Defined Goals]]. This is one source of [[Emotional Engrossment]] related to [[Betting]], but another is the possible sense of [[Luck]] in situations where [[Randomness]] affected the event being bet upon. In the latter case repeated possibilities to bet, especially if previous [[Investments]] are locked, can instantiate [[Push Your Luck]] in a game. [[Betting]] can be a source for [[Gameplay Mastery]] when either the outcome of [[Betting]] is not completely based upon [[Randomness]] or being able to determine the probability of [[Randomness]] is beneficial.

	~~When~~ [[Betting]] ~~is done against others, it~~ is a form of [[Conflict]] but it can also indirectly be related to [[Conflict]] if one is [[Betting]] on others failing or suffering negative consequences. If players can be tricked into giving up bets due to the actions of other players, the [[Betting]] allows players to engage in [[Bluffing]] against each other and rewards players having relevant [[Social Skills]]. Likewise, [[Betting]] rewards [[Social Skills]] if the [[Betting]] is related to distributing different types of [[Resources]] and it is advantageous to be able to figure out which players wants which [[Resource\|Resources]].		[[Betting]] is a form of [[Conflict]] when is done against others, but it can also indirectly be related to [[Conflict]] if one is [[Betting]] on others failing or suffering negative consequences. If players can be tricked into giving up bets due to the actions of other players, the [[Betting]] allows players to engage in [[Bluffing]] against each other and rewards players having relevant [[Social Skills]]. Likewise, [[Betting]] rewards [[Social Skills]] if the [[Betting]] is related to distributing different types of [[Resources]] and it is advantageous to be able to figure out which players wants which [[Resource\|Resources]].

	== Relations ==		== Relations ==