Synchronous Gameplay

Games in which all players' game and play sessions overlap with each other in time.

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Instantiates: Downtime

Modulates: Social Interaction

Modulated by: Dedicated Game Facilitators, Turn Taking

Real-Time Games Turn-Based Games Multiplayer Games Self-Facilitated Games Communication Channels Tick-Based Games

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History

An updated version of the pattern Synchronous Games that was part of the original collection in the book Patterns in Game Design<ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004"/>.

References

<references> <ref name="Bjork & Holopainen 2004">Björk, S. & Holopainen, J. (2004) Patterns in Game Design. Charles River Media. ISBN1-58450-354-8.</ref> </references>

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