Game Mechanics

They are rules of the game that structure the gameplay and form together to create varying dynamics such as resource management.

Gameplay consist of:

• Plot

• Objectives (like complete quests)

• Rules (Mechanics)

Some Game Mechanics are:

• Health / damage

• Moves of chess pieces

• Ledge hanging

• Collecting coins

• Scoring based on units destroyed

Tetris Game Mechanics

• Line clearing system

• Scoring (multiple lines)

• Rotating / placing system

• Spawning and shape choice

Gears of War Mechanics

• Cover system

• Crouching, rolling, running

• Aiming

• Reloading

• Ammo

• Health

Sonic the Hedgehog Mechanics

• Jumping, rolling system, spindash

• Sticky running (loop the loops)

• Collecting rings

• Enemy safe-to-hit zones

• Traps

• Pickups (invincibility)