Donut theory

Adham's whiteboard model for sizing a game's audience.

Jason Schreier's framework, from Play Nice, pp. 13 to 109.

The hole
Hardcore gamers: a small group that wants depth and will evangelise the game.
The ring
Midcore players who buy one or two games a year and make up the bulk of sales.
The rule
Make games easy to learn yet difficult to master so both groups are served.

From chapter: PART ONE: RISE, pp. 13–109

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