Exercise 4.4: Goals and Feedback

Many games have great qualities. Some of these same games also have things that can be improved upon. This is why we give feedback to the game designer. Feedback can include either good things about a game, constructive criticism, or a combination of both. Here is feedback of three of my favorite games.

1. Monopoly: Monopoly is a classic board game that has been enjoyed for several generations. There are many great attributes involved in this game. One is the idea of owning properties and collecting rent to become a multimillionaire. Everyone loves to possess that much money, and very few people get the opportunity to do so in real life. One thing that could be improved upon is the length of gameplay. Monopoly often takes hours to complete. This is a major drawback for many gamers who live busy lives. If the gameplay was shorter, I believe that Monopoly could become an even better game.

2. Color Switch: Color Switch is a very fun game to play on the go when a very short time needs to be filled. One fun thing about this game is the fact that there are so many different game modes for players to enjoy. This keeps players from getting bored when playing for a long period of time. One thing that could be improved upon is the difficulty of some of the challenges. It is possible to get stuck on one level for a very long time, which frustrates the player. Other players who are more skilled may beat all of the levels with ease and become bored. Finding a balance of difficulty would improve color switch.

3. Dutch Blitz: Dutch blitz is a great game to play with family and friends. Four people can play very quickly, and experience incredible suspense. One great thing about this game is the time that it takes to complete the game. One round should not exceed 5 minutes. Something that could be improved upon is the lack of variation. Every game is the same except for the individual hand. By adding more variation, more people will want to play Dutch blitz.