A game design that allows for its players to think about their approach to the game with a strategic perspective is more fulfilling and entertaining for the player. The design is created in that specific mechanics of the game are positioned to be more effective or less effective against other mechanics with in the game. Therefore, the player is left to study the different mechanics of the game in order to make the proper decisions about how to approach the game. In competitive player vs player games this creates a flow similar to chess. Players must approach the game with a deeper understanding of the mechanics of the game than their opponent, and then out perform their opponent in their different approaches. Different game designs can choose to speed up or slow down the game in order to force its players to think faster or slower during the game.
Very few games are more productive at achieving this style of game design than Starcraft is. Players are forced to create different strategies in an attempt to out maneuver their opponent to win the game. The game is infinitely enjoyable because no two plays are exactly the same.
