Applying game design rules to apps

Unless you have a strong interest in games, you may question the value of reading about game design. I think there is much we can gain by cross-pollinating ideas from one domain to another. Many game design rules apply equally to other types of app and digital product. In their book, Design Rules for Free-to-Play Games, Nicholas Lovell and Rob Fahey outline 15 game design rules. These rules significantly influence the way I design apps.

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