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Belman Jonathan
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A Method For Discovering Values in Digital Games
Flanagan Mary Belman Jonathan Nissenbaum Helen Diamond Jim
2007 DiGRA '07 - Proceedings of the 2007 DiGRA International Conference: Situated Play
In this paper, our research team demonstrates how groups of game designers can open the discussion on human principles in game design by using a tool we call “Values Cards.” Drawing on prior play experiences, participants identify examples of games or game segments that express the value represented on one of the values cards. This sparks deep analysis of how values are expressed through particular game mechanics and representational elements. The analysis can be posted to a collective wiki and shared amongst other designers who are interested in examining game mechanics and representational elements from a values perspective. These exercises can be considered first steps in a broader attempt to produce and implement a systematic methodology to better integrate human principles into the design process.
Grow-A-Game: A Tool for Values Conscious Design and Analysis of Digital Games
Belman Jonathan Nissenbaum Helen Flanagan Mary
2011 DiGRA '11 - Proceedings of the 2011 DiGRA International Conference: Think Design Play
This paper discusses a tool developed by the Values at Play (VAP) project to facilitate values-conscious design and analysis of digital games. Our tool, called the Grow-A-Game cards, has been implemented and assessed in numerous advanced and beginner game design courses. Here, we report five case studies of Grow-A-Game exercises, each demonstrating how the cards can be used to produce innovative and interesting values-focused designs and/or guide meaningful exploration of the relationship between values and games.
Preventing a POX Among the People? A Design Case Study of a Public Health Game
Flanagan Mary Seidman Max Belman Jonathan Punjasthitkul Sukdith Downs Zara Ayoob Mike Driscoll Alicia
2011 DiGRA '11 - Proceedings of the 2011 DiGRA International Conference: Think Design Play
The POX: Save the People game was developed to address some of the core concepts included in curricular frameworks for Science Literacy in the USA. This paper documents our design research, design approach, and prototyping process.