Guiding Players with Design Cues

This article explains affordances and signifiers – subtle design cues that guide players’ choices unconsciously. It shows how using familiar elements (shared knowledge) like ladders or glowing items helps players intuitively know what to do. Learn how designers nudge players along intended paths without text instructions. This teaches the power of subconscious guidance (color cues, level layout) to create intuitive, learnable game experiences.