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About the Course

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....

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Fran Krause is the best teacher. He really knows what are games, what we use them for and How make them fun!

In simply steps he tought me that game designing is what i want to do in my life

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A very basic course to start off the game design career. Great if you want to start right from the ground stage and make your way up! Complex concepts broken down and put ever so simply! Try it out!

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By Deborah S

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Aug 24, 2017

very kind, informative and inspiring teacher

By Boran R

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Aug 14, 2024

A really good entry course for Game Design.

By sharath R

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Aug 29, 2022

nice it helped me to gain lots of experince

By Mariana Z

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Jan 26, 2022

Nice start for the beginning of Game Design

By Jayasooriya A V I j

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Jan 25, 2022

Great foundation for kickstart the subject.

By GaneshVenkatBtthula

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Apr 1, 2020

this course was really amazing and helpful

By David M

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May 14, 2018

Entertaining, brings one's creativity out.

By Mohamed N

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May 3, 2018

Best course for aspiring gamer designers!!

By Darren H

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Oct 4, 2016

Really enjoyable, the tutor was excellent!

By Lauren A

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Jun 23, 2020

Much more fun than others, and easygoing.

By Karunamay M

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Feb 21, 2021

Great introductory course for beginners.

By Krzysztof J

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Jan 6, 2016

Clear, easy to understand, very helpful.

By فتون ع ا

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Oct 17, 2023

جميلة الدورة جدًا ومفيدة لصانعي الألعاب

By Kenny S F

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Oct 21, 2018

Recommended for beginner in game design

By 刘科

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Nov 29, 2017

I like this course, it is very vividly!

By JOSE M J E V S M

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Jul 3, 2021

Great course really had fun learning!

By Gabbs P

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Sep 7, 2020

Very informative and concise lectures.

By Umair R

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Aug 8, 2016

Awesome for Learning Board Game Design

By Alex Z

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Dec 7, 2015

Very good to get started with a game.

By Victoria L C Z

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Apr 25, 2022

Me gusto mucho y aprendi varias cosas

By Juan A d F

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Feb 20, 2018

This course is the base of the desgin

By Cassiano S R

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Jan 10, 2017

Thank You, this course was very good!

By Alexandra F L

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Sep 2, 2022

Un curso muy completo y entretenido.

By Anis k

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Dec 16, 2021

simple , easy , helpful , thanks !!!

By Alex I

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Jun 20, 2021

Great course, really useful and fun