Design: Player Control Over Engagement

Choose your own adventure

Artwork shown is for demonstration purposes only. Designed with a 2D top-down style game layout.

Here is a little test I’ve been working on where players can press a “warp“ button to instantly jump to a new level with a new encounter objective.

Intent

Players can control their experience

• If an encounter is too challenging or too easy they can instantly skip it

• If they would like to search for a particular card they can go looking for it

• Allows for engagement with exciting gameplay opportunities

• Fast paced interaction they may already be used to from phone apps

• Cuts out transition times that could cause disengagement