Mechanics - Empower Players

How do we enable self-determined and humane play?

… social play / together / couch coop

… respect players needs

… respect players time / slow gaming (quality instead of quantity)

… respect players resources

… creating awareness for yourself, others and the environment

… create feel-good games / wholesome games

… create less illusionary (immersive) play and focus on perceiving the world in a new way

“In a Game Community, the rules and officials decide if the players are good enough to play. If not, they change players. In a Play Community, the players decide if the game is fun enough to play. If not, they change rules.” – Bernard De Koven¹⁾