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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

DA

Oct 8, 2017

Excellent course.Fran is such a good teacher. He addressed all my previous concerns regarding game design and explained the fundamental features in easy to approach and direct ways.

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.

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By Zachary M

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May 27, 2021

I hope this helps me get a job at a game company

By Aman C

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Aug 23, 2020

Great course for beginner. Loved the instructor!

By Abhayjeet S

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May 26, 2017

This is a well designed and easy to grasp course

By Anatoliy S

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Jan 21, 2016

Great beginning of GD specialization! Recommend!

By Luisa V

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Oct 27, 2022

A creative way to lean Game Design foundamnet.

By Wayne

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Jun 6, 2020

I experienced the first principles in the game.

By Víctor F M R

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Aug 24, 2023

It is a very good course and a better teacher.

By Abdullah m a

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Jun 26, 2022

one great teacher! thank you ! i learned a lot

By Himanshu C

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Oct 13, 2020

Good place to start learning about game Design

By Deleted A

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Dec 9, 2015

This was a really creative course! I liked it!

By Nicolas T L

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May 11, 2020

Nice course introduction to a super deep term

By Erdal A

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Aug 19, 2022

It was a mind-blowing experience. Thank you.

By Jason B

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Aug 3, 2022

Great course on starting out in Game design!

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 22, 2021

Great introductory course for beginners.

By Krzysztof J

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Jan 6, 2016

Clear, easy to understand, very helpful.