1. Snackable Gameplay
DREW DAVIDSON

2. Snackability
 How Convenient and Easy it is to Eat a Snack
 “Twelve Easy Pieces” NYTimes 2006
 “Snack Culture” Wired 2007

3. Games and Snacks
 You Can’t Eat Just One
 Just One More Turn

4. Snackable Gameplay
 Characteristics
 Mechanics

5. Characteristics
 Time
 Complete Play Experience
 Micro/Macro Challenges/Rewards
 Reduce Friction

6. Mechanics
 Established Conventions
 Progress Meters
 Game Time
 Power Ups
 Cascade Combos
 Unlocks
 MetaGames
 Ongoing Rewards

7. Snackable Game Design and...
 Bite-Sized
 Chunking
 Flow
 Fun

8. Thanks!
 Questions?
 drdrew@cmu.edu