The Relationship Between Gameplay And Game Mechanics

This thesis contained two parts. In the first part, it examines how player experiences games and the relationship between gameplay and game nechanics. By applying media theory, both Chinese and Western researches in :he field of Game Design and Game Culture Studies, this thesis focus on player’s inner needs and their motivation to play games, where different game mechanics fulfill specific needs.As players in different cultural background and habits shows different gaming culture worldwide.In the second part a research goes deep into gameplay was conducted by using a case-study methodology in Hong Kong. Referencing the aspect of player centric design, a new card game mechanics has been designed aimed at Hong Kong Comic local readers. This thesis illustrated the whole design process, begins with player targeting, analyzing the target players’ habits and behavior, choosing appropriate medium, prototyping and playtesting. Aiming to apply a practical approach to support the theories mentioned in the first part of this thesis.