The Co-op Revolution: 7 Rules for Collaborative Game Design
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The document presents '7 rules for collaborative game design,' emphasizing a shift towards cooperative gameplay in the gaming industry driven by interconnected devices and the influx of diverse players. It outlines the importance of shared outcomes, inter-dependent roles, and user-generated content to enhance engagement and enjoyment. The author encourages designers to prioritize cooperative mechanics over competitive ones to cater to evolving player motivations and maximize collective experiences.
The Co-op Revolution: 7 Rules for Collaborative Game Design
- 1. Amy Jo Kim, Ph.D ©2014 All Rights Reserved The Co-op Revolution 7 Rules for Collaborative Game Design
- 2. What is a game? a system in which players engage in an artificial conflict, defined by rules, that results in a quantifiable outcome* * Source: Rules of Play
- 3. Zero-Sum Game We are opponents I Win You Lose
- 4. Head-to-Head Battles War Simulations Rank-Ordered Competitions Gambling
- 5. Here’s Another Kind of Game a structured experience with rules and goals that’s fun to play together* * Source: The Player’s Journey (forthcoming)
- 6. We are partners Non-Zero-Sum Game Win-Win Lose-Lose
- 7. Martial Arts Charity Walk Double Dutch Pictionary
- 8. Three Disruptive Trends re-shaping the gaming industry Why Should We Care?
- 9. Trend #1: Ubiquitous Connected Devices platform disruption
- 10. Source: DFC Global In 2014, PC revenue surpassed console
- 11. Source: Digi-Captial Global Games Investment Review All growth in general-purpose devices
- 12. Trend #2: Mainstream, all-ages players
- 13. 93% of kids 8-13 play games online women 55+ fastest- growing Facebook demo Source: M2 ResearchSource: Inside Facebook
- 14. Trend #3: mutual entertainment / UGC Content disruption
- 17. where is the Blue Ocean in this shifting landscape? winning Together
- 18. Battle Zombie Hoards Together
- 20. Regulars need fresh content/activities/challengesSolve Puzzles Together
- 21. Explore Ancient Ruins Together
- 23. Dance Together
- 24. Regulars need fresh content/activities/challenges Build Virtual Cities Together
- 25. Regulars need fresh content/activities/challengesDo Real-World Science Together
- 26. Fund a Game Together
- 27. “In first week of 2014, $400k paid out content creators” Source: Valve Create an Economy Together
- 28. The Coop Revolution is Here* *it’s just not evenly distributed
- 29. 7 Rules for Coop Design 1. Compete with the System
- 30. Tackle protein-folding science puzzles
- 31. Regulars need fresh content/activities/challengesSurvive the Night to Learn the Basics
- 32. Join Forces to Fund a Project
- 33. 7 Rules for Coop Design 1. Compete with the System 2. Shared Outcomes
- 34. 3D puzzles in 2-player co-op
- 35. Shared Score in 2-Player Coop
- 37. 7 Rules for Coop Design 1. Compete with the System 2. Create Shared Outcomes 3. Inter-dependant Roles
- 38. Drums, Bass, Guitar, Vocals
- 40. Dedicated Players earn ability to judge & punish bad behavior Judges & Enforcers
- 41. Regulars need fresh content/activities/challenges Expert players fill community curation & leadership roles Writers & Editors
- 42. 7 Rules for Coop Design 1. Compete with the System 2. Shared Outcomes 3. Inter-dependant Roles 4. Coop Social Gestures
- 45. Hug & High-5
- 47. 7 Rules for Coop Design 1. Compete with the System 2. Shared Outcomes 3. Inter-dependant Roles 4. Coop Social Gestures 5. Shared Resources
- 48. Regulars need fresh content/activities/challengesShared (Mutable) Environment
- 49. Shared SuperPowers If you’re near someone you both fly longer & further
- 50. Remixable Action Figures If your friend comes over, you can re-mix pieces
- 51. 7 Rules for Coop Design 1. Compete with the System 2. Shared Outcomes 3. Inter-dependant Roles 4. Coop Social Gestures 5. Shared Resources 6. Non-Zero Stats & Spotlights
- 52. Community Stats
- 54. Regulars need fresh content/activities/challengesTopical Spotlights
- 55. progress badges earned by a group, rather than individuals Clan Emblems
- 56. Medic Achievement Earned during 4-player co-op if you revive everyone
- 57. 7 Rules for Coop Design 1. Compete with the System 2. Shared Goals & Outcomes 3. Inter-dependant Roles 4. Coop Social Gestures 5. Shared Resources 6. Non-Zero Stats & Spotlights 7. User-generated Content
- 58. addictive streams of bite-size content
- 59. Regulars need fresh content/activities/challengesSkyscapers & Cities to Explore Don’t need to play the game to see the results – thanks, YouTube!
- 60. Player-created Items to purchase earn $$ by creating in-game wearables
- 61. Creative Videos to Watch
- 62. Once upon a time...
- 63. ... a girl had a transformative experience...
- 64. ... and they played happily ever after
- 65. Not everyone is motivated by zero-sum mechanics
- 66. Games shape how we see the world Seize the opportunity Think Co-op First
- 67. Team Co-op Dan Cook @danctheduck Michael Molinari @OneMrBean Chelsea Howe @manojalpa Amy Jo Kim @amyjokim Sandie Richards @sandierichards shout-out to my co-conspirators