From the course: Gamification of Learning
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Mystery and discovery
A common and popular format for many games is the element of mystery. In this format, the player must discover the clues to solve a mystery or must explore a strange place to find items they need for success. And example of a game using mystery is the board game Clue. In the game, the player must solve the mystery of a murder. The player goes from room to room on a game board. Collecting evidence to make the final proclamation of who actually committed the murder. The entire premise of the game is to solve the mystery. An electronic version of solving a mystery is evident in the game, L.A. Noire. The video game is set in Los Angeles in 1947. In the game, the player must solve a number of cases by scanning crime scenes for clues, following up on leads and even interrogating suspects. The more the case is solved, the more the video game content is revealed. A discovery game is similar to a mystery game format. Using the same convention of the player needing to learn certain information…
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