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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 Saurav P

Sep 25, 2024

could use some Indepth explanation in the tutorials and also give bit more clarity

By Shahrzad S

Apr 4, 2023

The course content is too small and too generic

By Alexander P

Oct 19, 2017

Not enough content for a paid course

By Keone M

Feb 9, 2016

Enjoyable but limited content

By Philipp N

Nov 15, 2024

The course teaches game design from the very basics and is nicely paced, however all exercises are peer-reviewed, riddled with trolls and AI submissions, and take days to be graded. Be prepared to frequently resubmit your exercises as the trolls will just have you fail them without stating any reasons. The course instructors seem to have abandoned the course, questions and issues brought up in the discussion forum remained unanswered. Due to the bad user experience I had with this course I cannot endorse it.

By Anton B

Mar 21, 2016

Primitive and useless