⌣ core game loop

method consists of listing a certain number of player actions, represented by verbs and minimal context. These sparse depictions of action are then connected in the form of a flow chart. [...] determine what sorts of challenges these actions might present to players and determine what kinds of abilities are required [...]

— 📝 The Gameplay Loop Methodology as a Tool for Educational Game Design

• ~ core game loop relates to dopamine seeking-reward loop
• ~ any core loop is essentially﹕ challenge, actions, reward
• ~ there are games with really long, abstract core loops that work

• concept visible in ~ if you can design one minute of fun gameplay you can stretch it indefinitely

• should we have two core game loops﹖

• what's the core game loop for lang learning﹖

• interesting usage of the concept from another angle: ~ ask﹕ are you really having fun or just going through the motions of a game loop﹖