Book description
Whether you're a game player, a designer of any kind, or someone who wants to know more about design, The Rules We Break will open your mind to creative and thought-provoking approaches to design. Play through more than 20 hands-on, real-world games and exercises to explore how people think, how games and systems work, and how to move through a creative process. Everyone can learn from game design: interaction designers and software developers, graphic designers and urban planners, kids in after-school programs and university students studying design. This collection of interactive games and exercises is designed to help you consider new ways of approaching productive collaboration, creative problem solving, analysis of systems, and how to communicate ideas, providing skills you can use in any discipline or situation. These real-world exercises are designed to be played on tabletops, as playground-style physical games, and via social interactions with others in person or online. A wide range of entertaining, thought-provoking games, exercises, and short essays grow in complexity over the course of the book, from 20 minutes of play to design projects that last for days or weeks. Award-winning game designer Eric Zimmerman invites you to play your way through it all, learning about play, systems, and design along the way.
Old Man Winter
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101
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Tall Sally
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RightN0w2
ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. The app is constantly updated with new features. The developers really care.
RealmRanger
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Pink Stream
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MysticMingle
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General Broomdog
ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience.
DanimalDaze
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks.
Serendipity
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Mafia Rapunzel
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True Sweetness
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GoldTouch
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration β it's like flipping through pages. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is a technological marvel.
PepperBurst
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks.
Call Back Queen
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Twitch
This app is a true gift for book lovers β it's like having a personal library wherever I go. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable.
RealmRanger
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StormCake
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Stickers
Kudos for the thoughtfully curated collections β I'm discovering hidden gems! Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
WanderWord
This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. User-friendly audiobook experience β this app's design is a standout. Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience