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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 9, 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.

SB

Dec 27, 2016

A very basic course to start off the game design career. Great if you want to start right from the ground stage and make your way up! Complex concepts broken down and put ever so simply! Try it out!

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By Rebekah c

Oct 6, 2015

idk its not what i expected. i really want to start with actually making a computer game not a paper game

By Richard H

Oct 21, 2015

The instructor is good but the amount of content is severely lacking compared to alternatives.

By Saurav P

Sep 26, 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 10, 2016

Enjoyable but limited content

By Andra D

Sep 13, 2025

The lecturer rambles, sometimes almost incoherently. He conveys simple concepts over the course of several videos which could be conveyed elegantly and concisely in a few paragraphs. He’s either reaching or he just hadn’t truly prepared for his lectures in advance. Getting through his lectures is painful. This is CalArts. I expected a much higher caliber of teaching.

By Anton B

Mar 22, 2016

Primitive and useless