Game Expansion Mastery Course

Unlock Your Game Design Potential with the Game Expansion Mastery Course!

Embark on a transformative journey where intermediate game designers elevate their craft to new heights. This course is meticulously crafted to empower you with the skills to create thematic expansion packs for existing board games while mastering the art of pitching your ideas to potential publishers. Prepare to dive deep into game mechanics, narrative design, and component creation, ultimately emerging as a confident, innovative designer ready to disrupt the industry.

Who is it For:

This course is perfect for intermediate game designers who have a foundational understanding of board game mechanics but are eager to take their skills to the next level. If you've ever felt stuck when trying to create expansions or unsure how to present your ideas, you're not alone.

• •Skill Level: Intermediate
• •Audience: Aspiring game designers, board game enthusiasts, students seeking to pitch their ideas to publishers.

Prerequisites:

Before diving in, ensure you have a basic understanding of board game mechanics, familiarity with game design concepts, and experience playing various board games.

• •Basic understanding of board game mechanics
• •Familiarity with game design concepts
• •Experience in playing various board games
• •Willingness to engage in peer feedback
• •Open-mindedness to learn and adapt

What's Inside:

This course includes a rich blend of modules designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge.

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  Modules:

  1. •Unlocking Opportunities: Game Analysis Mastery
  2. •Balancing Act: Mechanics Design and Integration
  3. •Component Creation: Designing for Impact
  4. •Narrative Weaving: Crafting Engaging Stories
  5. •Pitch Perfect: Mastering Presentation Skills
  6. •Final Showcase: Presenting Your Expansion
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  Quizzes: Quizzes will test your understanding of game design principles and mechanics balance after each module, ensuring you grasp the key concepts effectively.

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  Assignments: Hands-on experience, including game analysis, mechanics design, component creation, narrative development, and pitch presentations, fostering a practical understanding of the course material.

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  Practical Project: Develop a thematic expansion pack for an existing board game, including new mechanics, components, and narrative elements, and pitch it to the class as if presenting to a publisher.

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  Before You Start: Familiarize yourself with basic board game mechanics and concepts.

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  Books to Read: Recommended readings will enhance your understanding of game design and expansion strategies.

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  Glossary: A glossary of key terms will be included to help you navigate the specialized language of game design.

What Will You Learn:

By the end of this course, you will have mastered essential skills for creating and pitching game expansions.

• •Analyze existing games for expansion opportunities
• •Design and balance new mechanics
• •Create engaging game components
• •Integrate narrative elements into gameplay
• •Deliver persuasive pitches to stakeholders

Time to Complete:

Invest just 8-10 weeks of your time, dedicating 15-20 hours per week to transform your skills and knowledge.

Enroll now and start your journey to becoming a game design master!