Create Board and Video Game Design Projects - 4 Courses in 1

🚀 Start Your Game Design Journey Today! 🎮📚

Course Headline: Start designing your own Games (Videogame or Board Games) from scratch, using Game Design Theory and Project Management

Course Description:

🚫 This Is Not a Programming Course 🚫 THIS IS NOT A PROGRAMMING COURSE. This comprehensive course focuses on the art and science of game design itself, not on coding. You'll learn why each element of a game exists and how to assemble them into an engaging and fun experience for players.

Why Enroll in This Course?

• Most Complete Game Design Course: With over one hundred lessons, this course is designed to transform a complete beginner into a confident Game Designer.
• Create Board Games and Digital Games from Scratch: Gain the skills to design games for any platform.
• Comprehensive Knowledge: A game designer knows a little about every gaming area and a lot about how to group these elements together in a context that makes sense.

Course Breakdown:

🎓 First Part - Game Design Theory Basics 🎓

• What defines a game and the process of making one
• Purpose of games and their impact on society and culture
• Game industry careers and how they fit together
• Sourcing free assets for your games
• Writing a comprehensive Game Design Document

🔄 Second Part - Organizing Your Game Ideas 🔄

• Utilize the Game Design Canvas to organize ideas and develop your project efficiently.

📖 Third and Fourth Parts - Focus on Digital or Board Games 📖

• Explore the history of both Digital and Board Games from their inception to modern times.
• Master game project management with tools like Kanban and Trello.
• Understand the components, mechanics, and themes that make a game successful.
• Develop prototypes and validate ideas effectively.
• Learn about the economics of game design and monetization strategies for both Digital and Board games.
• Dive into player psychology and understand what drives gamers.
• Navigate the process of publishing your games, from concept to market.

By the End of This Course You Will Be Able To:

• Analyze and rate existing games with a critical eye.
• Create and manage game projects from scratch.
• Choose the optimal mechanics, aesthetics, and themes for various types of games.
• Develop prototypes quickly and efficiently.

Bonuses:

• Access to downloadable presentation materials used in this course.
• Templates including:
  • Game Design Analysis Template to enhance your game-playing experiences.
  • Game Design Document Template for organizing the rules and parts of your game.
  • Game Design Canvas Template to visualize the structure and flow of your game design.

Interactive Learning:

Expect to be challenged with exercises that will solidify your understanding and enhance your skills as a game designer. These are optional but highly recommended for becoming an expert in game design.

Transform your perspective on games after learning how they're made, and elevate your gaming experience by designing your own bionic eye! 👀🎲

Enroll Now! 🎉

Take the first step towards a career or hobby you'll be passionate about. Dive into the world of game design with John Haste, an experienced course instructor, and join a community of future game designers. See you in the course! 👋🎮🚀