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140: Minding Your Manors with Botany Manor

The Secret Lives of Games

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Designing Immersive Game Environments

This chapter explores the creative process behind developing a game inspired by real-life manors, blending elements of escape rooms and immersive theater. It discusses challenges in translating vast spaces into engaging gameplay and emphasizes the importance of iterative design and player orientation. The conversation highlights the role of journals and clues in enhancing narrative depth while maintaining player agency.

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