Ludonarrative

Ludonarrative

Ludonarrative in Game Theory shows how game rules and story work together to shape player choices. When designers set up rules and goals, they create a system where the story comes out from what the player does. This means the way a player acts in the game can change the story each time. Designers use this to make games feel different for every player. Game Theory helps designers see how small rule changes can make big changes in the story that players experience. This helps designers plan games where the story and the rules fit together well.

game rules, player agency, emergent narrative, game design

— Kevin Green