The MDA Game Framework

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What is MDA?
What does it stand for?
What do those mean in games?

MDA is an approach to understand games.
M- Mechanics D- Dynamics A- Aesthetics
Mechanics are the data and algorithms of the game
Dynamics- behavior of mechanics and player input
Aesthetics- emotional response of player
Games should be thought of as challenge, fantasy sensation, not just fun
For a competition game, you want the players to want to compete.
When dealing with dynamics, you want to consider the aesthetics and response of the player.

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