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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....

Top reviews

TN

Apr 12, 2020

I really loved doing this course. Learnt how to make a simple game and make it really interesting! I loved how the easily the instructor was able to teach us and make us curious throughout the course.

DG

Feb 12, 2020

The lecture videos from Professor Fran and his old friend were surprisingly entertaining. Kudos to the team because they were able to make it fun, informative, and engaging throughout the four weeks.

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By torea f

Jun 21, 2016

Interesting tips on some important points when designing a game

By CHANDRASESAN S

Jul 4, 2020

this is very good and i have learned a lot on completion.

By Faizur r

Aug 27, 2016

Really very interesting and helpful to me think own ideas

By Deleted A

Jan 9, 2020

This course helps to understand basic games structure.

By sergi m

Jun 15, 2019

Good introductory course. Short , simple , and funny!

By Ranjan K

Dec 19, 2016

Good Course to understand basics of Game designing

By 刘广祺

Jan 15, 2016

good enough for beginners,

and the puppet is funny.

By Deleted A

Apr 6, 2023

Excelente curso introdutório ao design de jogos!

By Abiral G

Jan 26, 2018

Good course.

We can get ideas about game design.

By Julian A

Oct 29, 2018

Good introduction to this specialization.

By Yumi O

May 30, 2016

Good. It could be better with more videos

By Zineb B

Jun 2, 2017

Really valuable and informative course.

By Vitor L

Feb 18, 2023

Its a good introdutory course, good

By Aditya K

Jun 25, 2022

very interesting and grasping course.

By Sebastian A H M

Apr 4, 2023

Siento que le falta algo motivador

By Deleted A

Dec 15, 2015

Good course! Can use more concepts

By Grace J

Jul 11, 2017

Have to pay to do assignments :(

By Nicolas C

Oct 11, 2021

Good intro to Game Design

By Ruhel A S P

May 1, 2021

está interesante el curso

By Joy S

Mar 6, 2016

Great basics for games!

By Ash j

Aug 23, 2017

just a ilttle short

By Deleted A

Dec 30, 2015

游戏设计的入门课程,对新手十分友好!

By Daniel O S

Oct 6, 2015

nice approach...

By Luiz F R

Nov 12, 2015

Good course!

By Amaranta G

Jan 22, 2016

Really fun