Good Snacks

List of titles of good snacks below. Each title should be a link to a good snack page.

• Alerting The Player Without Disruption
• Riffing off of one core mechanic through the level design keeps the player interested
• Boss fights with interesting and complex behaviour, giving the player a more dynamic experience
• Avoid redundancy in abilities and controls to keep the play style unique and streamlined
• Strategic placed color | helps orient player
• How unbalanced design choices make for some of the best multiplayer
• Choices shape the personality of the avatar
• Use the Random Number Generator Correctly - Create Interesting Gameplay
• Character Development for Better Player Engagement
• Balancing Difficulty And Fun - Keeps The Player Coming Back For More
• Variable Reward
• Combo system gives a sense of satisfaction.
• Visual & aural feedback based on target audience is more rewarding for the player
• Virtual Interface
• Visual Feedback Helps the Player Recognize Interaction
• Give the Player a Choice helps to create immersion!
• Alternate game experience - Keep player away from being bored by giving them different game experience
• Metaphorical Mechanics Leads to Enhanced Narrative Experiences
• Full Simulation in a Game – makes the game more realistic
• Well Implemented Multiplayer features |  Allows players to share their gaming experience with others
• Rewarding Player Progression | Encourages the player to progress
• Diegetic Interfaces for Immersive Experiences
• Support Community Creativity in A Positive Way - motivates players stay in the game
• Motivational Punishment
• Survival System in TPS Games | help players to survive in the game
• Story...you need a great story, period.
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• Customizable User Interface - gives players freedom on visual alignment
• Leitmotifs add depth through music
• Quiet time - allows the player to reflect on the game
• Unlimited Chain Combos | makes the player more excited
• Music Que
• Mixed Video Game with Traditional Game – Makes People Understanding Traditional Games
• Mirroring In-Game Movement and Controls
• Checkpoints Throughout the Game | Alleviate Frustration When The Player Fails
• All Player Interactions with the game are rewarded.
• Mechanics with depth are more engaging for the player
• Customisation as a part to engage the player
• Progressive and Creative Loot Systems
• Effective recall improves player engagement
• Games Can Always Be Educational | Players collect a bonus of knowledge
• Uniqueness Arouse Players Curiosity
• Making the player's character stand out. helps the player not get lost in crowded areas.
• Switching characters in between playing makes the player play each of them.
• Not disrupting dialogue through player actions | Lets players hear and enjoy the spoken dialogue
• NPC’S with Personality – Get the Player Invested
• Realistic Gun Mechanics
• Great Background Music - Significantly enhances player's emotional experience
• Level Editor Lets User Extend the Game with Their Creativity
• Seamless Integration in Gameplay
• Achievement system
• Bonus stages in game - Makes interesting gameplay
• Allow Choice in Exploration
• Know when to stop, where to stop...Good design of safe house with supplies
• Craft Systems
• Avoid meaningless player scoring - enhance player experience
• Clear and organized feedback
• Aim for a Tight "Game Feel," for the Player's Enjoyment
• Design Levels Which Limit Player Freedom To Create Tension
• Nostalgia done well - can help players invoke past experiences
• Shadows help indicating players position and orientation.
• Invert game loops to maintain freshness
• Fluid Combat Systems - Keep Combat Fresh and the Player Engaged
• Allow for a modding community to contribute to your game.
• Player Participation- A More Rewarding Experience
• Ingame Manual Archive

• Quick restarts keep the player involved.
• Seamless Cutscenes
• Multiple story-lines in a game | players have a chance to decide how the story will become
• AI that has been "done" right.
• Games can be engaging and educational
• Optional Difficulty  - Allows the Player to Curate Their Experience
• Sound Effects Make the World Go Round!
• Utilizing a Limitless Inventory
• Destructible Environment System
• good stories
• Narrator isn't cut off when completing a room.
• Players are forced to change play style.
• Fast travel option in games save time and many players love it.
• Surprise the player with an unexpected ending
• Use real people as inspiration for character creation/avatar, and npc's
• Skip Non-Critical Dialogue and Cutscenes
• Use one input key to perform many sub verbs - good way to simplify the control
• Place collectable item where designers want players to go - guide player in complicate environment
• Slowly Teach the Player
• Locked levels gets the player curious and pushs him to play the game and unlock them.
• Multiple tutorials for players with different familiarity to the game - let players familiarize the game as fast as possible
• Optional Payment System - rewards both cash players and free players
• Selecting Multiple Units (RTS Drag Box)
• High stakes = more meaningful
• Allow the Player to Fail!
• Keep The Main Character's Appearance Ambiguous - Players Can Project Themselves Onto The Character, Creating A Deeper Connection With The Game
• An intuitively designed heads-up-display saves the player from hunting for information
• Having Anti-Cheat system in games.
• NPC Schedules - Help Create the Illusion of a Complex, Self-Sufficient World
• Connecting Game Music and Player Location - Creates a Deeper Understanding of the Environment
• Reward The Player For Exploring The Game - Player Feels Appreciated For Time They've Invested
• AI helps the player to get to know the game
• Uncertainty in horror games
• Visual effects or scenario makes the player enjoy the game.
• Providing hints to the player through intuitive character dialog
• Iconic Landmarks in the Game World
• Interconnected story-line in a franchise
• Using the Environment as Weenies - aids in player navigation
• Responsive Tutorial AI Teaches Exactly What a Player Needs to Know
• Global Leaderboards | Creates Competition and Gives Players Incentive to Keep Playing
• Music/Sound Matches Gameplay - Players Become Immersed in the Game World
• Steady Progression Across a Series – Good for the Story Ark
• Difference in Level Length - Allows player to break up play times
• UI Elements on Game Objects Reduces UI Clutter
• Moving Units Effectively (RTS)
• Non-Linear Gameplay Lets Players Enjoy the Moment
• Chaotic Gamplay can be Effective for certain types of Games
• Game Platform Gives Players Different Player Experience
• Different approaches to complete a level gets the player curious and makes him replay these levels.
• Teach fight system through harmless enemies
• Lock On
• Subtle use of light and color can help guide players to their destination
• Challenge Players to Master Timing
• Creative Use of Load Times
• Game Adopts Culture of its Audience to Bring a Sense of Familiarity
• Interacting with the environment- using one action button to interact with several objects
• Characters and skills continuation in sequels of games.
• Continuation of characters’ relationship developed by players with other NPCs continuing in next parts or versions or Sequels
• Random Map Generation Creates Unique Playthroughs
• Novel Multiplayer Interactions Augment Player Bonding
• Create a Flow of Gameplay That Appropriately Balances Periods of Tension & Relief
• Offering Rewards for Optional Ad-Viewing Positively Reinforces Integrated Monetization
• Vary between Voice and Text Dialogue to Emphasize Important Story Elements
• UI can be used to enhance the narrative experience for the player
• Providing a Wide Variety of Enemies | Keeps the Player Engaged in Combat Scenarios
• Blend of right technology captivates the game audience.
• Giving the Player Multiple Options for the Exchange of Resources | Creates Interest in the Resource Management System
• Open world exploration helps the player to connect game with the reality.
• Character outfits
• Day and Night Cycles
• Cooldowns can be used to balance games
• Character alignments can be useful for extending scope of the game
• Quick Time Event..An effective way to enrich the game without complicating the game verbs(rules)
• Unequal player killing... Annoying sometimes but can attract players greatly if handled well
• Introducing Rule of Third to create game play bites
• The Use of Golden Ratio in Camera Positioning,Game Interface Design and Environment Layout.
• Narration Within a Game Helps Guide Player and Pacing
• Give Player Options for Multiple Play-Styles in Open World Games to Make Game More Consistent and Accessible
• Making a Game More Accessible – Allows for a More Inclusive Game for All Players to Enjoy
• Being able to witness characters' growth in sequels of a game - Adds to player's emotional experience
• Extending the boundaries of the computer game into the physical world
• Consistent Framerate – Makes for a More Consistent Experience
• Shoulder swap in TPS games - extends in-game point of view and adds more strategies
• Designing weapons to do more than one thing - Makes game play more varied and interesting
• Multi tiered loot rarities - adds replayability for completionists
• Characters that Die - Creates Suspense and Raises the Stakes
• Mini Games in Level Progression
• High quality music composition heightens the immersive experience for the player
• Measuring in Real Time - Keeps the Player Coming Back
• Freedom to play outside the main storyline
• Adding Multiple Endings to a Game Incentivizes the Player To Revisit It
• Timed "Season" events create goals for players
• Use of Fast Travel to save time traversing open world maps
• Game designs that force the player to think strategically
• Foreshadowing Allows Players to get a Hint of What to Expect
• Dynamic Difficulty - Balances the Game to the Player's Skill Level
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• In-Game Costumes - Can add personality to Gameplay Systems
• Random Events in Open-World Games | Lead to Unique Player Experiences
• Automatically logging into to Play Services or Gamecenter to save player progress and score
• Enemy Damage Feedback and Reaction | Leads to Player Strategy
• Giving the player choices in a character backstory or narrative introduction makes the player connect with the story or character immediately
• Have a games emotional theme run through every element of the game in order to completely immerse the player
• Positive Reinforcement Through Audio Visual Cues
• Bump color art style
• Creating a Rich Audio Environment
• Loading Screen Minigames
• Mini map navigation system
• Hotkeys
• Excluding Dialogue | Can encourage player to focus on other communication queues within the game world
• Allow players to customize combat actions
• Minor Animation details make for a more immersive experience
• Secret Rooms | Provides the player a spark of intrigue leading to curiosity
• Clear visual cues nearby enemies - Give player time to avoid impending doom
• Customizable Controls - Makes Games More Accessible
• Item wheels – Lets the player choose quickly
• Build-your-own game - Highly flexible gameplay attracts players spend more time on game
• Festival and Seasonal Content Updates
• Giving Players time to Think and Plan
• Game mechanics/modes constantly changes
• Events based on real world holidays
• Provide gameplay tips while in loading screen
• Micro Transactions Done Well - Can Increase Player Growth
• Multi-Role Resources
• In-game Markets Provide Motivation For The Player
• A Random Threat Adds Urgency To Player Actions
• A Simple Mechanic Used Multiple Ways - Creates an Enjoyable Atmosphere for the Player
• Level Specific Challenges
• Communication Channels Among Players Across the Game
• Hindrance of Attack Ability to Serve the Theme
• Reset rank points gives players new beginning in new season
• Use rank level instead of rank points enhance the sense of achievement for players
• Realistic Voice Over Adds to Immersion in Simulations
• Incorporating Music Rhythm in Player Movement Increases Immersion
• Player engagement is created through game flow
• Tying the art style into the core mechanic can enhance the gameplay
• Simple gameplay mechanics can lead to hours of enjoyment
• Haptic feedback increases player immersion
• Reuse the Best Mechanics From Older Games to "Find The Fun"
• Effectively control bad player conduct.
• Utilizing the Capabilities of a Platform in Meta-Games
• Use vertical space and exploration
• Leverage Nostalgia To Connect With An Audience
• Encouraging the Player to Play Outside of the Game Rules
• Interesting perspective
• Switch to 3D or go bankrupt?
• Adding feature to reduce time for generation of items to avoid player frustration
• Dynamic interactions with the environment and player avatar.
• Importing the avatar from a prequel with all its abilities, adds to the experience of the game.
• Regularly add content to the game - Will keep the player invested in the game for longer.
• All bugs are not bad, they can make for unique features
• Narratively Utilize the Unexpected!
• Let Player Tailor Difficulty
• Procedurally Layering Music Uniquely Enhances Player Experience
• Take Advantage of Digital Space to Create Unique Puzzles
• Constrain Player Movement or Power to Reinforce Moments of Weakness
• Using Multiple weapons to avoid weapon reloads
• Sneak Peek strategy to avoid direct interaction with enemies
• Adding rare items to game to attract extreme collector
• Account for audience with special needs
• Business models are important for the success of a game
• Physical toys can create bonding between player and game, improving game immersion and experience
• Intuitive chat channel for multiplayer games helps improve player experience - mainly in MOBA's/MMO's
• Optional Reset System Gives Players Freedom on Re-experiencing The Leveling System
• Experience Sharing System allows players to level up (items) in various ways
• Having Multiple Solutions to Game Objectives
• Making games interesting purely by Iterating
• Usage of death camera in multiplayer games helps a player learn his mistakes
• Having human opponents in a game adds more dynamism than an AI
• Balance Between the Predictable and the Unpredictable
• Having memorable cut-scenes increases the aesthetic value of the game
• Moderating an active community can help player retention
• Having in-game mysteries help the game by arousing player's interest in it.
• Using Game Engines to Their Potential Wows Players
• Fluid menu system - Navigating the menu becomes a pleasant experience
• Responsive Controls Increase Player Flow
• Well Timed Save Points Preserve Player Investment
• Good Level Design should tell the player what to do, but not how to do.
• Team Chat
• Special Events
• Using Game Replay systems to improve player skill and to detect cheating
• Redesigning the old classic games, using the current technologies.
• Allowing Players to See Friends’ Scores - Creates Competition in Social Circles
• Matching players based on their skill levels in online multiplayer.
• Generosity in an Unkind Genre - Clicker Design
• Platform Outline Colors Can Dramatically Increase Readability
• Co-op campaigns for players
• Respecting the Source Material - Historical Accuracy
• Muting Function Shapes Playing Experience
• Keeping Control Schemes Similar to Others in Genre | Prevents Confusion in New Players
• Immediately Feedback of Previous Verbs
• Borrow from Tabletop – Using Tabletop Mechanics and Rules Can Create Interesting Digital Ideation

• Level Design and Playstyle – Design scenes to be approached by different playstyle and mechanics to craft unique experiences
• Gachapon Design Can Add Suspense to Unknown Outcomes
• Mesh Narrative with Gameplay
• Optional story through logs or texts - Adds to the game universe and immersion
• Allowing the player to choose between Linear Storytelling and Open World Content can keep a player happy and interested
• Proper pacing in VR Vive games can keep players from feeling sick
• Appeal to Niche Groups if Possible
• Detailed and creative combat....Might drive away some players but really make others addictive
• Net structure of main storyline .. Very attracting and immersive in certain plot.
• Level Editors Add Gameplay Depth for 'Explorer' Player Types
• Simple Visual and Interface Design Work on Mobile
• Lyrics can be used to give secondary lore/story without pulling the focus away from the primary story
• Violence is not the only way!!! Letting player take the pacifist route.
• Good Word of Mouth Brings More Players
• Advertisement Helps People Get to Know about the Game
• Release previous titles on new Platforms in order to broaden its audience and extend its life
• Taunt animations and emotes add some fun to the game and some players love it.
• Sound Effects Matching Game Object Textures Enhances Immersion
• Having companions throughout the gameplay adds more dynamic experience
• Offering a Variety of Puzzles to Solve Keeps the Player Engaged
• Letting Players Switch Perspectives Allows for More Precise Actions and Comfortable Gameplay
• Realistic sound effects and their contributions to creating an immersive gameplay experience.
• Effectively mix several sub-genres to create a more advanced gameplay
• Inviting players to design levels via an in-game editor offers multiple benefits
• Adding different modes on top of an existing game mechanic increases player engagement
• Introducing randomness into mechanics to level the playing field while still giving the illusion of skill as a final say in outcome.
• Encouraging social interactions during the gameplay, makes the play memorable.
• Continuous Movement - Makes for a Much Smoother Platforming Level
• Choke points in Real Time Strategy games – Helps balance gameplay
• Mechanics which mimic their real-life counterparts – Creates a feeling of continuity
• Weapon Upgrades - Based on In-Game Events/Experience - Give Players Choices
• Individual Character Setting Customization in Class Based FPS’s
• Playing with Multiple Characters at Once Simulates Multi-player Experience
• Rewinding Time
• Designing a Game Around Multiple Different Types of Controllers
• Changing Character Perspective - Allows the Player to Explore a Different Side to the Story
• Utilize Character Traits to Create New Mechanics - Believably Combines Story With Play
• Crafting a Unique Gameplay Experience through an Unexpected Higher Difficulty
• Shared Boons a boon to the gameplay experience
• Effect Boosters help players earn reward faster
• Allow and welcome players design mods to improve gameplay
• Influencing a Game through External Factors Generates Unique Outcomes
• Own up to your mistakes
• Replay the highlight moment of a game - to motivate and satisfy players
• Hidden Story
• Campaign allows easy way past difficult situations.
• Diverse game play experiences lead to replay-ability.
• Good Post-Apocalypse Game Environment Design
• Seamless Loading Screen
• Highlighting Interactable Objects Helps the Player Recognize them in a Busy Space
• Allowing Players to Play Optional ‘In-World’ Mini-games helps with Immersion
• Having pets in games - helps with player immersion
• Sequels should be an iteration on the games core mechanic and not just a 'bigger' version of the original
• Art style informs gameplay
• Taking Choices away from the player can force them into contronting things and ultimately make a better game for the community
• Object interaction creates realism
• Use smart way to navigate the player safely and quickly in VR
• Customizable Keys and Macro Support
• Visual Hierarchy Reinforces Game Element Definitions and Relationships
• Stop and Smell the Roses - Breaks in Gameplay
• Player Goals in MMO – Keeps the Player Motivated
• Use of Multiplayer increases uncertainty and therefore engagement
• Choices about randomization, allow for players to choose preferred play styles.
• Hidden, Overlapping Knowledge Among Multiple Players Generates Interest
• Creative Audience Engagement Makes for More Inclusive Play
• Allow players to choose their level of social involvement.
• Create Multiple Pathways: Gives player's choice and increases replayability value
• Engage your players through social media and email to keep them up to date.
• Server Population Control - Creates a Better Environment for All Players
• Smartcast Controls - Increase Ability for Player Skillcap Increase
• Careful Font Design Adds to Thematic Cohesion and Gamplay
• Constant player hint popups – help remind player of character ability
• Intelligent AI makes for a more realistic game experiece
• Allowing the Player to Correct Their Own Mistakes
• Game Releases Through Episodes: Gives the player something to look forward to
• Adding Multiplayer Which Can Only Aid The Player Can Lead to a Better Player Experience
• Punishment system in online multiplayer game can improve player's behavior
• Time Phases in survival game bring variations in gameplay
• Developing Mechanics Over Narrative Can Create Unique Storylines
• Interactive turn-based battles make for an engaging experience