Illusionary Rewards

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Examples

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Using the pattern

Can Modulate

Gameplay Mastery

Can Be Instantiated By

Clues, Diegetically Outstanding Features, Experimenting, Extra-Game Information, Tournaments

Consequences

Can Instantiate

Balancing Effects, Exaggerated Perception of Influence, Extra-Game Consequences, Game-Based Social Statuses, Grinding, Perceivable Margins, Player-Defined Goals, Progress Indicators

Relations

Can Instantiate

Balancing Effects, Exaggerated Perception of Influence, Extra-Game Consequences, Game-Based Social Statuses, Grinding, Perceivable Margins, Player-Defined Goals, Progress Indicators

Can Modulate

Gameplay Mastery

Can Be Instantiated By

Clues, Diegetically Outstanding Features, Experimenting, Extra-Game Information, Tournaments

Can Be Modulated By

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Possible Closure Effects

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Potentially Conflicting With

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History

An updated version of the pattern Illusionary Rewards 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>

Acknowledgements

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