What games
let players do.

A reference library for player actions meant for designers to explore various games' verbs.

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7 focused paths

2 subtopics · 6 actions

Reach, escape, or improve position through controlled movement.

2 subtopics · 8 actions

Threaten opponents through attacks and effects that demand a response.

2 subtopics · 8 actions

Reduce what opponents can do by denying actions, movement, or effectiveness.

1 subtopic · 6 actions

Avoid, absorb, or turn aside incoming harm.

1 subtopic · 6 actions

Return strength, participation, or capability to the player and their allies.

3 actions

Control who can be detected, targeted, or understood.

2 actions

Change the player's form or establish new objects and capabilities in the world.