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The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses
The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses - A book resource
gamestudies.org
GameStudies.org hosts the open-access, peer‑reviewed journal Game Studies, specializing in scholarly analysis of digital games, design, aesthetics, and player culture. It provides articles, essays, and book reviews, plus issue archives and related editorials.
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Game Design Fundamentals
Welcome! This course is an introduction to the primary concepts of gaming, and an exploration of how these basic concepts affect the way gamers interact with our games. In this course you will understand what defines a “game” and the mechanics and rules behind different types of games. Through four linked assignments you'll learn ways to create and describe a game concept, and specifically what makes a compelling game. This course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings of games, and all assignments can be completed with a pencil and paper – no previous programming knowledge is required.