Hovering Closures

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Rhythm-Based Actions Time Limits Extended Actions Tension FUBAR Enjoyment Combos Turn Taking Levels Alignment Delayed Reciprocity Development Time Delayed Effects Cooldown Quests Predictable Consequences Complex Gameplay

Instantiates: Emotional Engrossment, Anticipation, Uncommitted Alliances

Modulates: Quick Games

Instantiated by: Continuous Goals, Symmetry, Configuration, Ultra-Powerful Events, Narrative Structures, Progress Indicators, The Show Must Go On, Delayed Effects, Betting

Modulated by: Time Limits

Potentially conflicting with: Surprises

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History

An updated version of the pattern Closure Points 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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