Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games

Fullerton, Tracy/ Swain, Christopher/ Hoffman, Steven

ISBN 10: 0240809742 / ISBN 13: 9780240809748

Published by Morgan Kaufmann Pub, 2008

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2nd edition. 480 pages. 9.25x7.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 0240809742

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Game Design Workshop: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Pub
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240809742
• ISBN 13: 9780240809748
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.09 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Tracy Fullerton, M.F.A., is a game designer, educator and writer with fifteen years of professional experience. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Interactive Media Division of the USC School of Cinema-Television where she serves as Co-Director of the Electronic Arts Game Innovation Lab. Recent credits include faculty advisor for the award-winning student game Cloud, and game designer for The Night Journey a unique game/art project with media artist Bill Viola. Prior to joining the USC faculty, she was president and founder of the interactive television game developer, Spiderdance, Inc. Spiderdance's games included NBC's Weakest Link, MTV's webRIOT, The WB's No Boundaries, History Channel's History IQ, Sony Game Show Network's Inquizition and TBS's Cyber Bond. Before starting Spiderdance, Tracy was a founding member of the New York design firm R/GA Interactive. As a producer and creative director she created games and interactive products for clients including Sony, Intel, Microsoft, AdAge, Ticketmaster, Compaq, and Warner Bros. among many others.