| Title | Crafting Compelling Games: What Makes Players Stay? Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD25ND283517 |
| Start Date | Wednesday July 30, 2025 - 2:00 pm |
| End Date | Wednesday July 30, 2025 - 3:00 pm |
| Cost | $0 |
| Tickets Available | 60/60 |
| Short Description | Focusing on player motivations, reward systems, player types, and psychological and emotional drivers, we will explore the key factors driving player engagement. |
| Long Description | We will dive into the different types of player motivations and player archetypes to examine how these factors influence immersive gameplay & long-term retention. By examining case studies of popular games and analyzing successful strategies in player retention, we will explore how game designers can leverage this knowledge to craft mechanics, dynamic feedback loops, and emotional experiences that cater to a wide variety of players. ** GAME DESIGN ACADEMY ONLY EVENT / NOT INTENDED FOR GENERAL TRADE DAY AUDIENCE ** |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Event |
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| Group/Company | Game Design Academy - Gen Con LLC |
| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 60 |
| Age Required | Everyone (6+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | Marriott |
| Room | Marriott Ballroom 1 |
| Table | |
| GM Names | Varun Singireddy |
| Web Address | www.gencon.com/gen-con-indy/game-design-academy |
| Email Contact | |
| Tournament | 0 |
