Game Tokens

  

A token is an object within a game which can either be used, or represent a piece of information.Tokens in games are normally used to convey a meaning.

Tokens are used in a similar way as road signs. What I mean by this is that road signs are just a symbol or simple letter to represent a certain place or information on what's coming up ahead. They stand out so they can be seen easily by the driver, or in this case the token stands out so that the person playing the game can see the token easier and be able to pick it up or use it.

Tokens can be used as a pick-up in which you might need later on the game. They are also used as a way as showing what is yet to come in the game. Also they can be used as signs, for instance, in the game, if there was a sign by a closed gate which had a cross on it saying 'do not enter, chances are you wont want to enter through the gate in-case of any danger. The same way road signs are used, you would want to obey them other wise you could put yourself in danger

Here are some of the most common road signs seen around. As you can see they are very easy to understand and even without the text underneath, you could probably still workout the meaning of them.

this is important for tokens in games because you would want to know what that token does straight away rather than guessing what it be be used for. Like if there was a key, you know that its most likely used to unlock a door or padlock etc. so you can progress further into the game.