The Lens of Surprise

Surprise is so basic that we can easily forget about it. Use this lens to remind yourself to fill your game with interesting surprises. Ask yourself these questions:

• What will surprise players when they play my game?
• Does the story in my game have surprises? Do the game rules? Does the artwork? The technology?
• Do your rules give players ways to surprise each other?
• Do your rules give players ways to surprise themselves