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In this video, Gabe Mac takes a fascinating look at Senet, an ancient board game that dates back to 3100 BC. Used by the ancient Egyptians for centuries, Senet is a game that's steeped in history and tradition.
In this episode of The Game Beyond Podcast, Gabe Mac takes a look at Disc Golf. It's history, rulesets, evolution, and how it can be used as therapy.
Keep your players in the ultimate flow state. Learn how to balance positive and negative feedback loops to prevent runaway leaders and boring deadlocks.
Stop designing accidental gameplay. Discover why distinguishing between Mechanics, Dynamics, and Aesthetics is vital for balancing interactive systems.
Unlock the secrets of professional game design. Master the Mechanics-Dynamics-Aesthetics (MDA) framework to design addictive, engaging gameplay loops.
Avoid the structural errors that ruin immersion. Discover the three most common worldbuilding mistakes in game development and how to fix them today.
Don't let players abandon your game. Analyze the game design friction matrix to identify and eliminate early player churn.