A Gameplay Definition through Videogame Classification. (11th March 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Djaouti, Damien; Alvarez, Julian; Jessel, Jean-Pierre; Methel, Gilles; Molinier, Pierre
• Other Names: Wong Kok Wai Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of computer games technology. Volume 2008(2008)
• Publication Date: 2008-03-11
• Subjects: Computer games -- Design -- Periodicals; Computer games -- Programming -- Periodicals; Jeux d'ordinateur; Jeux d'ordinateur -- Programmation; Computer games -- Design; Computer games -- Programming; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 794.81
• DOI: 10.1155/2008/470350
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-7047

Abstract

Abstract : This paper is part of an experimental approach aimed to raise a videogames classification. Being inspired by the methodology that Propp used for the classification of Russian fairy tales, we have identified recurrent diagrams within rules of videogames, that we called "Gameplay Bricks". The combinations of these different bricks should allow us to represent a classification of all videogames in accordance with their rules. In this article, we will study the nature of these bricks, especially the link they seem to have with two types of game rules: the rules that allow the player to "manipulate" the elements of the game, and the rules defining the "goal" of the game. This study will lead to an hypothesis about the nature of gameplay.