Rules of Play

Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals is a book on game design by Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman, published by MIT Press. Will Wright, a game designer for Sim City, when describing this book, said “This is the most impressive book on game design I’ve ever seen. Broad in scope yet rich in detail, Rules of Play sets a new standard for game analysis”. Rules of Play expresses the perspective that a theoretical framework for interactive design has not yet been established. The book is divided into four units, first introducing core concepts, then expanding on these with a detailed discussion of rules, play and culture.

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