Practical Game Design

Design accessible and creative games across genres, platforms, and development realities

Key Features

• Implement the skills and techniques required to work in a professional studio
• Ace the core principles and processes of level design, world building, and storytelling
• Design interactive characters that animate the gaming world

Book Description

What you will learn

• Define the scope and structure of a game project
• Conceptualize a game idea and present it to others
• Design gameplay systems and communicate them clearly and thoroughly
• Build and validate engaging game mechanics
• Design successful business models and prepare your games for live operations
• Master the principles behind level design, worldbuilding and storytelling
• Improve the quality of a game by playtesting and polishing it

Who this book is for

Whether you are a student eager to design a game or a junior game designer looking for your first role as a professional, this book will help you with the fundamentals of game design. By focusing on best practices and a pragmatic approach, Practical Game Design provides insights into the arts and crafts from two senior game designers that will interest more seasoned professionals in the game industry.