| Title | The Art of Balance Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD26ND329811 |
| Start Date | Wednesday July 29, 2026 - 10:00 am |
| End Date | Wednesday July 29, 2026 - 11:00 am |
| Cost | $0 |
| Tickets Available | 60/60 |
| Short Description | '"Balance" is often the goal of playtesting and late stage design. But what exactly is balance and how do you know when you achieve it? And what are the best techniques for balancing your game? |
| Long Description | '"Balance" is widely considered an important and desirable attribute for games. But there are many types of balance, and they interact with the game and the players in a variety of ways. This talk takes a deep dive into balance including: Defining balance, Good and bad types of balance, Who and what are we balancing for?, Building balance levers early, The relationship between costing and balancing, & Methods for measuring and improving balance. Examples will be given of the instructor's own experiences with balancing, what worked, and what didn't. ** GAME DESIGN ACADEMY ONLY EVENT / NOT INTENDED FOR GENERAL TRADE DAY AUDIENCE ** |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Event |
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| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 60 |
| Age Required | Mature (18+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | Marriott |
| Room | Marriott Ballroom 1 |
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| Tournament | 0 |
