Power Struggle

Argumentum power_struggle · mixed

Two or more parties struggle for influence, control or supremacy. The balance is unstable – whoever does not act now loses their place.

Design question – Who competes for power in your game world – and what means are available?

Reference example – A Game of Thrones: The Board Game: “Who will sit on the Iron Throne in the end?” Coup: “Whoever outmanoeuvres the others rules the city.”

Compatible with

• Three-Act Structure (NA-01) – Coherent Ludic Narrational Structure (bidirectional).
• Parallel Narrative (NA-11) – Several factions.
• Cumulative Narrative (NA-09) – A growing web of influence.