Game Design Vocabulary

An early version of a game used to test ideas before the final version is made.

The limits or rules that affect a design, such as time, space, safety, or materials.

The rules and actions that explain how a game is played.

How interesting, exciting, or fun a game is for players.

Designing a game so everyone can participate, regardless of ability or background.

How a game looks and feels, including colors, shapes, and overall style.

How players feel when they play the game and how easy it is to understand and use.

Making sure a game is fair and not too easy or too hard for any player.

The steps designers follow: investigate, plan, create, and evaluate.

A detailed list of requirements that a design must follow.