Genesis of a game design pattern

.. .Game Design Patterns: a definition Game design patterns are general descriptions of interaction which occur in games The patterns are semi-formalized interrelated tools that can be applied... Clear definition of the pattern Recognize • Patterns easy to recognize, difficult to define • Play games, think games, dream games, design games, read about games • Other areas for inspiration:... Compare the games from each list – What is the difference in game play? • How the other ideas are related to the pattern? Are they part of it or separate? • Relations to other patterns Analyze