Co-Play Styles of Play
This is a special group of Styles of Play that capture how a child develops their play of a game. Unlike other Styles of Play, these relate to a specific scenario and context rather than being dictated by the game itself.
Child Watching Game (Onlooker Play)
STYLE OF PLAY
The child watches the parent or sibling play. They don't have a controller themselves, but can offer suggestions and advice to the player. The parent can ask the child to direct them to different tasks or make decisions about priorities in the game.
09/03/2022 2 years ago
Child Mimicking Game (Parallel Play)
STYLE OF PLAY
The child plays in their own pretend version of the game, recreating what they've seen on the screen with toys and other playthings. This simulates the sorts of interactions in the game, but with greater freedom and subversion because they are in the real world.
09/03/2022 2 years ago
Child Plays Without Goals (Unoccupied Play)
STYLE OF PLAY
The child is generally familiar with the game from watching other players. They are starting to hold the controller themselves. This can be experimenting with controls to learn how the game responds. They may also play, but treat the game more like a toy. Play is there for not goal oriented or attentive to the rules of the game.
09/03/2022 2 years ago
Child and Parent Play Together (Cooperative Play)
STYLE OF PLAY
The child and the parent work together in the same game to achieve the same aims. They may assign tasks for each other or work together on the same aspect of the game. They may play at the same time or co-ordinate playing at different times while contributing to agreed aims in the game.
09/03/2022 2 years ago
Child Plays with Parent Help (Assisted Play)
STYLE OF PLAY
The child plays the game with material support from the parent. This could include assistance such as help with reading game text or completing game challenges.
08/04/2022 24 months ago
Child Helps Parent Play (Associative Play)
STYLE OF PLAY
The child and parent both play the game independently but with strong interaction outside the game. This may include discussing game content and strategies, observing each other’s play, or comparing progress. They may play at the same time or different times.
09/03/2022 2 years ago
Child Plays Independently (Independent Play)
STYLE OF PLAY
The child plays the game under their own steam. They may be keen to talk about the game with parents, and call them in to show progress, but the main aspect of play is independent.
09/03/2022 2 years ago
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