Improving the Accuracy of Game Vision

Mastering Game Vision Workshop

The Mastering Game Vision Workshop equips teams with a more accurate mental model of Game Vision. This is based on the outcomes of my research at the London School of Economics into the mental models and sensemaking processes of game creators.

Workshop Purpose

This workshop introduces Vision 1/2/4, a mental model which allows teams to define and articulate their game’s vision with greater accuracy.

Vision 1/2/4 is a mental model which details how a game’s vision (1) is made up of two (2) frames, or ‘ways of seeing’. These frames explain how it’s possible for people on the same team to have completely different points of view on what they are making. The frames consist of four (4) dimensions in total, these describe what teams should be clearly articulating if they want to have an accurate model of game vision.

The workshop will explain Vision 1/2/4 in detail, showing how it not only allows for greater accuracy in expressing game vision, but also how it bridges team members in both frames, helping to create a team which is aligned on a single shared vision.

Workshop Outline

This is a 1-day workshop.

  • Introduction - introduction to key concepts including - vision, sub-visions, mental models, shared mental models, sensemaking, and mental model quality.

  • Exercise - Understanding your current game vision. We elicit the current mental model of your game and explain why this can lead to problems in defining and communicating game vision.

  • Vision 1/2/4 - Introduction of Vision 1/2/4 and detailing how this improves the accuracy of your current game vision.

  • Exercise - We do a walk-through of Vision 1/2/4 for your own game.

  • Wrap-up - Highlight key outcomes from the day and show next steps to put Vision 1/2/4 into action for the rest of the team and studio.

Format: Remote or on-site (on-site recommended).

Who Should Attend?

This is for everyone involved in the project - creators, business, C-level, co-developers, publishers, etc.

Up to a maximum of 15 attendees.

Book This Workshop

Get in touch via the Contact page to request this workshop for your team.