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1Upsmanship: Game Mechanics That Should Be In More Games

1Upsmanship

CHAPTER

The Balloon Race: A Fun and Competitive Game Mechanic

In this chapter, they discuss the concept of creating game mechanics that involve time-sensitive challenges and player-generated content, using the balloon race in Super Mario Odyssey as an example. They highlight the fun and competitiveness that arises from these mechanics and express their desire to see more of these ideas implemented in video games.

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