Stretch - Games

In game design, 'Stretch' refers to mechanics that push players beyond their comfort zones, encouraging skill expansion through challenging puzzles, adaptive difficulty, or narrative tension. It symbolizes growth, both for characters overcoming limits and players mastering new strategies. This concept manifests in procedural generation that stretches content, physics systems requiring creative problem-solving, or time-based challenges testing reflexes. By integrating stretch elements, games foster engagement through continuous learning and reward persistence, making the journey toward mastery as compelling as the destination.