Challenges for game designers

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Brathwaite, Brenda
Corporate Author:	Charles River Media (Firm)
Other Authors:	Schreiber, Ian
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Boston, MA : Course Technology/Cengage Learning, [2009]
Subjects:	Games > Design. Video games > Design. Games. Design. Video games.

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1. Building blocks
The basics
Game design atoms
Puzzle design
Converting digital to physical
Pt. 2. Chance and skill
Elements of chance
Elements of "strategic" skill
Elements of "twitch" skill
Chance and skill: finding the balance
Pt. 3. Writing game concepts
What is intellectual property?
Creating sequels
Targeting a market
Learning an unfamiliar game
Designing a game to tell a story
Pt. 4. Adding and subtracting mechanics
"But make it multiplayer"
Pt. 5. Special topics
Creating a user interface
Games as art
Games as a teaching tool
Serious games
Casual games
Social networks and games.