Transform Your Passion into a Tabletop Game!

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of tabletop game design! This course is meticulously crafted for beginners, guiding you through the essentials of game mechanics, prototyping, and playtesting. You'll engage in hands-on projects that culminate in a tangible game prototype, giving you the tools to bring your unique gaming vision to life.

Who is it For

Skill Level

This course is tailored for aspiring tabletop game designers eager to learn the ropes of game creation. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of game mechanics or unsure how to bring your ideas to life, you’re not alone!

Audience

• •Aspiring tabletop game designers
• •Game developers
• •Playtesters
• •Game publishers

Prerequisites

No need to feel daunted! All you need is a basic understanding of tabletop games, a curiosity for game mechanics, and a willingness to engage in playtesting.

Requirements

• •Basic understanding of tabletop games
• •Interest in game mechanics and design
• •Willingness to engage in playtesting
• •Curiosity about game development
• •Open-mindedness to feedback

What's Inside

Get ready for an immersive learning experience! This course is packed with modules that dive deep into game design fundamentals.

Modules

1. •The Mechanics of Fun: Understanding Game Dynamics
2. •From Concept to Creation: Prototyping Your Vision
3. •The Art of Playtesting: Gathering Insights
4. •Feedback as Fuel: Iterative Design Principles
5. •Polishing Your Prototype: Finalizing Game Design
6. •Showtime: Presenting Your Game to the World

Quizzes

Engage with quizzes that challenge your understanding of game mechanics and design principles, ensuring you retain what you've learned.

Assignments

Prepare for exhilarating challenges that will propel your growth! You will engage in hands-on assignments that include creating a mind map of game mechanics, building a rough prototype using everyday materials, and conducting playtests to gather feedback.

Practical Project

Design and prototype a simple tabletop game that incorporates unique mechanics and themes, culminating in a playtest session to refine the game based on feedback.

Before You Start

Before diving in, familiarize yourself with basic tabletop games and gather materials for prototyping. Set aside dedicated time each week to fully engage with the course.

Books to Read

Explore recommended readings that deepen your understanding of game design principles, including classic texts and contemporary resources.

Glossary

A glossary of key terms will help you navigate the language of game design and ensure you grasp essential concepts.

What Will You Learn

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in game design principles and practical skills to bring your ideas to life.

Skills

• •Master the fundamental principles of game design and mechanics.
• •Develop a playable prototype of a tabletop game that reflects innovative ideas.
• •Conduct effective playtests and analyze feedback to refine your game.

Time to Complete

8-10 weeks, with 15-20 hours of dedicated study per week.

Join the revolution in tabletop game design!