Game Mechanics
A specific action, rule, or system that governs how the player may interact with the game.
What is a game mechanic?
Pokemon, Final Fantasy, and Skyrim are all a part of this game genre.
What is a role-playing game (RPG)?
Players in this role tend to like action, fighting close up, and melee weapons.
What are Warriors?
Players in this category tend to go for 100% completion and go for everything available in the game.
What are Achievers?
Higher-rarity weapons, shield potions, or medkits are types of rewards in this game.
What is Fortnite?
In Super Mario Bros., this game mechanic is central for allowing Mario to stomp enemies, collect mid-air coins, and reach the top of the flag pole.
What is jumping?
Minecraft and Terraria are both a part of this game genre.
What is Sandbox?
Players in this role tend to be sneaky, avoid conflict, and go straight for treasure.
What are Rogues?
Players in this category tend to try to make friends with other players and NPCs.
What are Socializers?
This is when a player gets too mad about a game being too difficult that they stop playing.
What is ragequitting?
A collection of game mechanics played on repeat are called this.
What is a game loop?
What is a roguelike?
Players in this role tend to play from a distance, think analytically, and use magic.
What are Mages?
Players in this category tend to look for everything a game world has to offer, whether that be different locations, treasure, or other secrets.
What are Explorers?
This is the acronym used for when a game allows players to compete against each other.
What is PvP?
This game mechanic in Minecraft allows players to power up their tools and armor, including swords that set enemies on fire, boots that turn water to ice, and pickaxes that mine faster.
What is enchanting?
Stardew Valley, The Sims, and Animal Crossing are all games in this genre.
What is Simulation?
Players in this role tend to be soak up damage and protect their teammates from damage.
What are Tanks?
Players in this category tend to love to compete against other players and get the best score.
What are Killers?
What is the idea of how a player acts morally in games, whether good or bad? For example, in Red Dead Redemption II, the player may choose to be bad or good.
What is ethics?
This general game mechanic, present in lots of games, controls when a player may take certain actions. A player in this game mechanic is usually "in-control." Examples of games that have this mechanic are Chess, Checkers, Jenga, Uno, and Kerplunk.
What is a turn?
World of Warcraft, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Runescape are all games in this genre.
What is MMORPG?
Players in this role tend to help their fellow teammates by providing buffs or healing them.
What are Healers/Supports?
These rewards given to the player usually are locked behind specific actions. They also may be displayed on the player's profile for to be seen by their friends. Achievers love these!
What are achievements/trophies?
In Super Mario Bros., even if a level has no enemies or bottomless pits, this is still a risk for the player.
What is the time limit/timer?