Intellectual Property (3)
Game Design Terms (2)
Reasons to Play (1b)
100
This protects original artistic and literary works like a game's storyline and characters.

Copyright

100

The ________ in 'The Legend of Zelda' is about a hero named Link who aims to save Princess Zelda which is the backbone that makes the game engaging and gives the player a purpose.

Story

100

Games like "Super Mario" are played simply for fun or ___________.

Entertainment

200

This protects new inventions or discoveries like a new game mechanic.

Patent

200

In "Super Mario", each _______ has platforms, obstacles, and rewards.  This type of game keeps the play engaged by making it fun while still challenging. 

Level (level design)

200

Some games, like Chess, are played in order to help you sharpen your mind or other ______.

Skills (skill development)

300

This protects words, phrases, and logos that identify a brand.

Trademark

300

The _______ of "Dark Souls" makes it more rewarding when you finally do succeed.  That is why this is known for being very tough.

Difficulty

300

Games like Animal Crossing allow a player to relax or escape their worries.  This is a form of ______ relief.

Stress (stress relief)

400

This grants you the ability to use someone else's protected idea legally.

Licensed property

400

Some games are meant to play by yourself.  This game can be played with a standard deck of cards with 7 stacks of cards.  The objective is to try to get all the cards set in 4 stacks by suit.

Solitaire (single-player vs. multiplayer)

400

Fortnite allows players to play or _______ head-to-head for fun or money.

Compete (competition)

500

_________ ________ helps creators keep their original ideas safe and allows them to profit from their creativity.

Intellectual property

500

Some games, like Overwatch, can be played with a friend helping or against other people.  This is the difference between ____________ and ______________. 

Cooperative vs. Competitive

500

in this game that is played to connect with friends to form a social connection you are attempting to stay alive and find the imposter.

Among Us