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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 Махаури Х М

Mar 27, 2019

I liked this course a lot. Thank you for letting me study the GameDesign!

By Zacks

Nov 24, 2015

Interesting course. I've learnt a lot and met a lot of interesting games.

By ADHITHYAN S n (

Jul 7, 2020

the course is very helpful

the host presentation was the best ,

thank you

By Sergio F R

Mar 9, 2020

Nivel introductorio pero muy interesante para tener un panorama del tema

By Karim

Feb 17, 2018

Very informative, productive and fun at the same time, well time spent !

By Thulio I

Jan 4, 2016

Well done. I learned a lot with this. Simple and complex at same time :)

By Pablo S P

Jan 3, 2016

Amazing course, very enjoyable and useful! Frank is a great teacher!! :)

By Paula

Jun 2, 2022

Perfect as an introduction course.

Perfecto como un curso introductorio.

By Franco A G C

Apr 7, 2022

It´s a good class for basics concepts to learn how to create videogames

By Alan E

Sep 3, 2017

Great material. I'll be enrolling in the next MOOCs soon. Thanks a lot!

By Moisés P

Sep 9, 2016

Great course, I have learned a lot and is really useful for references.

By Alex Z

Jun 11, 2016

The whole process was fun and challenging. I really liked the approach!

By Ilya S

Oct 14, 2015

It's real cool and useful!

Thanks a lot Fran and your fluffy friend too!

By Clarise L

Aug 1, 2021

nice course, goes over basics and fundamentals for quite a few things.

By asfan

Dec 12, 2016

this course open my mind about the creative thinking about game design

By Tiago L M R

Oct 26, 2015

Fun teacher to watch, making video lessons never boring and enjoyable.

By Gabriela F G Q

Apr 17, 2022

Es bastante dinamica la forma como da a ententender el curso, genial!

By Balkis C D T

Dec 16, 2019

It is super fun and full of useful information. THANK YOU SO MUCH! <3

By Natalia K

Dec 29, 2016

Very informative and well-structured. Easy-to follow and enjoyable :)

By Lin J

Mar 19, 2016

Very good course and the lecturer video is well made and interesting!

By victor m v r

Sep 16, 2021

gracias a la introduccion del game design aprendi nuevas habilidades

By Caitlin T

May 28, 2019

It's awesome, Mr. Krause is great and I'm thoroughly enjoying myself

By Anna K

Nov 12, 2023

this course gives me courage to make own games, without any engine!

By Ethan S A R

Apr 25, 2021

It was a fun course, all the topics were simple and understandable.

By Sudareva E

Jul 28, 2020

Thank our tutor! I love this course so much!!! Thank you, thank you