There are three basic steps to our approach:
Step 1
Start with an understanding of how games work. Learn
about rules, procedures, objectives, etc. What is a
game? What makes a game compelling to play? Part I
of this book covers these game design fundamentals.
Step 2
Learn to conceptualize, prototype, and playtest your
original games. Create rough physical or digital prototypes
of your designs that allow you to separate
the essential system elements from the complexities
of full production. Put your playable prototype in the
hands of players and conduct playtests that generate
useful, actionable feedback. Use that feedback to
revise and perfect your game??™s design. Part II, starting
on page 147, covers these important design skills.
Step 3
Understand the industry and the place of the game
designer in it. The ?¬? rst two steps give you the foundation
of knowledge to be a literate and capable game
designer. From there you can pursue the specialized
skills used in the game industry. For example, you can
pursue producing, programming, art, or marketing.
You might become a lead game designer or perhaps
one day run a whole company.
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