Uncertainty in Games | Randomness, Information and Luck in Game Design

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Uncertainty is a fundamental property of games, whether it be through randomness, luck or information constraints. In this video, we examine the study of uncertainty in games, as well as its place in the history of play. We delve into theories by designers about how luck and skill are related, the different types of randomness as well as the many expressions of uncertainty across all types of games.

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