Session Name: | A Theory of Fun 10 Years Later |
Speaker(s): | Raph Koster |
Company Name(s): | Playdom, San Diego |
Track / Format: | Design |
Overview: | Ten years ago, at the very first Austin Game Conference, online gaming pioneer Raph Koster delivered an inspiring keynote on why games matter, how they teach players, and what fun is. That talk served as the foundation for his valuable book, A Theory of Fun for Game Design, challenging game makers to build entertaining, engaging, and addictive experiences. Now, for the tenth anniversary of his presentation, Koster will revisit A Theory of Fun to discuss what has changed in the science and the theory in the intervening years. |