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Designing Successful Game Mechanics: Game Design Fundamentals

Learn how to develop successful game mechanics and take your video game to the next level! Why should I take this course? The video game industry is massive,...
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Platform: Skillshare
Video: 2h 10m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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Description

Learn how to develop successful game mechanics and take your video game to the next level!

Why should I take this course?

The video game industry is massive, worth an estimated $155 billion in 2020. And this industry is rapidly growing posing opportunity for anyone who dares to get involved. This course will provide you with a deep understanding of the mechanics within games, perhaps, the start you need to begin your career within the game industry?

For existing game developers, this course will take your abilities as a game developer to the next level, enabling you to design game mechanics that truly resonate with audiences. 

Who is this course for?

Anyone and everyone with an interest in game design and development. Whether you are a programmer, artist or game hobbyist, this course is for you. Anyone who wants to develop their understanding of what truly makes a video game work. 

Any requirements for this course?

Nope! Although some sort of familiarity with video games would help immensely. 

What will I learn in this course?

In this course, you will learn;

  • How to classify game mechanics and how we can distinguish between the different types
  • How to implement game mechanics while maintaining balance with other game elements
  • Several best practices for when designing game mechanics
  • Evaluating game mechanics and player enjoyment

So join this class today and learn how you can design game mechanics that get players hooked!

You will learn

For this class project you will be completing a short analysis of the game mechanics within a video game of your choosing. Choosing one mechanic from each of the categories explored within this course complete the following tasks;

1) Outline the features of this mechanic and explain the general functionality of it. 

2) Evaluate how this mechanic interacts with other game elements, outlining some of the changes that occur within game as a result of this mechanic.

I have included a simple template within the project section to help you get started. Remember to post your project within the project tab of this course and check out other peoples projects. Good luck!

Requirements

There is no prerequisite, anyone can begin this course.. This course is also great for beginners without any Unity 3D knowledge.

This course is for

This course is suitable for beginners.
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Platform: Skillshare
Video: 2h 10m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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