Construção de um guia para auxiliar no processo de adaptação de jogos de tabuleiro para uma versão digital

Abstract

The adaptation of board games to the digital medium has become a notable phenomenon in the gaming landscape, driven by technological evolution and increasing global interaction. However, this process requires meticulous attention to the elements of the game and the development of adaptation strategies, with the goal of preserving its essence and ensuring greater fidelity to the original aspects and characteristics. Nevertheless, this process presents challenges, especially due to the scarcity of references that could guide independent developers. Based on this, this work proposes the creation of a practical guide to assist in the adaptation of board games to digital versions, focusing on the preservation of the game’s identity, that is, its core. The adopted methodology consists of the study and definition of the elements that form the core of board games; the construction of the guide, divided into stages of justification, core identification, and development of adaptation strategies; the creation of a model example of the guide through the adaptation of an existing game; the validation of the guide through interviews with game designers and game developers; and the adjustment and refinement of the guide based on the results and analysis of the interviews. By proposing this methodology, this work aims to facilitate the adaptation process and enrich the knowledge in the field, paving the way for a digital gaming experience that preserves the identity and appeal of board games.