Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games

Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games by Fullerton, Tracy. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780240809748.

Master the craft of game design so you can create that elusive combination of challenge, competition, and interaction that players seek. This design workshop begins with an examination of the fundamental elements of game design; then puts you to work in prototyping, playtesting and redesigning your own games with exercises that teach essential design skills. Workshop exercises require no background in programming or artwork, releasing you from the intricacies of electronic game production, so you can develop a working understanding of the essentials of game design.