Gameplay Mechanics

Game mechanics in their simplest form are a set of rules and constraints that are put in place when producing a game or gameplay. All game mechanics use different techniques to keep players engaged into whatever game world they are playing in. Game mechanics are not all supposed to be fun. Most are put in place not to be fun. The process of games design is to ensure that a set of mechanics keep the game running and also to keep the player engaged.

An example of a game mechanic would be the cover system in most 3rd person perspective games. Games such as gears of war and GTA V, have implemented this mechanic as a main part of the game play experience. These games are both AAA titles that use a linear level design, combined with a cover system that allows players to patiently create an effective combat tactics, throughout the level.


This Is The Only Level

This is the only level is a flash game on Armourgames.com
































Mechanics Ideas Generation


We were given two cards with random words written on them. We then had to come up with a tagline, game mechanics and a short overview of what the game would be about, depending on what words we had been given.

Bio mechanic Cheese - The Cheddornator
Tag Line: It aint easy being cheesy

Mechanics: (none needed for this idea)

Overview: A battle veteran cheese has been sent back through time to destroy the worlds dairy supply. After being sent back "Arnold Bachenstiener" (The Cheddernator) looses his memory and starts up a cheese rebellion to defend all the cheese around the world.


Bubble Socks - Bubbles Vs Socks
Tag Line: Purge the unclean, one soap sud at a time.

Mechanics:
-2D side scroller
-Territorial Acquisition
-flag capture
-Player chooses units to send out who will then automatically attack the enemy (swordsman, archers)
-Bubbles special abilities: float, split (make more units from one), weak armour, fast moving
-Socks specials: more health, slow moving, call in air support
-You win if you destroy the enemy base and lose if yours is destroyed

Overview
Socks are dirty and need cleaning. You and your forces must capture all the flags and destroy the enemy base. Work your way through levels and bosses to complete the game.









References:
http://armorgames.com/play/4309/this-is-the-only-level
http://gamestudies.org/0802/articles/sicart