8 Funs

The 8 Funs are the aesthetic categories from the MDA framework. Most games target multiple funs simultaneously. MDA: A Formal Approach to Game Design and Game Research

Sensation

Game as sense-pleasure

Fantasy

Game as make-believe

Narrative

Game as drama

Challenge

Game as obstacle course

Fellowship

Game as social framework

Discovery

Game as uncharted territory

Expression

Game as self-discovery

Submission

Game as pastime