Game Design Workshop. Designing, Prototyping, and Playtesting Game

Master the craft of game design so you can create that elusive
combination of challenge, competition, and interaction that players
seek. This design workshop begins with an examination of the
fundamental elements of game design; then puts you to work in
prototyping, playtesting, and redesigning your own games with exercises
that teach essential design skills. Workshop exercises require no
background in programming or artwork, releasing you from the
intricacies of electronic game production, so you can develop a working
understanding of the essentials of game design.

The
ideas and exercises in this Game Design Workshop answer the questions
asked by every aspiring game designer: How do I learn to design games?
What skills do I need to become a professional game designer? Game
design is demystified with a clear, accessible analysis of the formal
and dramatic systems of game design. Examples, illustrations, and
exercises strengthen your understanding of what makes game systems
function; and teach you the skills and tools that you need to create a
compelling game.

Refined over a number of years, this workshop
curriculum has provided the foundation for hundreds of careers in all
areas of the game industry including game design, producing,
programming, visual design, quality assurance, and marketing. This
guide to the language and business of game design will help anyone
pursuing a career in the industry.





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