GDEX 2023
Although board and card games have been around far longer (approx. 4,600 years, in fact) than interactive digital devices, over the past few decades we've seen rapid progress in the field of tutorialization. The techniques we use to hand-hold our audience as we lead them into a game can lead to better retention and smoother gameplay. We're starting to see more tabletop games learn from the user experience advancements of mobile games, video games, and online interactives. Join Matt Marsters (SXSW Innovation Award Winner: Responsive Design @ Neo-Pangea) to learn what some of these onboarding devices are, their strengths and pitfalls, as well as some examples of excellent tutorialization in the tabletop space.
