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Catch-up mechanics

You might say: rubber banding, leader penalties

A negative feedback rule makes it harder for the leader to extend the lead and easier for opponents to catch up.

What it does

Keeps trailing players in the game while the snowball runs.

Ask

Does the catch-up help those behind without punishing good play?

Pattern

Catch-up mechanism

Sources

1. Ian Schreiber, Level 5: Mechanics and Dynamics, Feedback LoopsIf one player gets in the lead, a negative feedback loop makes it easier for the opponents to catch up (and harder for a winning player to extend their lead).

Use it on your project

teardown-apply: hold "Catch-up mechanics" (catch-up) from the teardown at https://teardownatlas.com/4x-strategy/ against my project

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