3.1. Game Design Basics

Learning Objectives

When you have finished section 3.1, you should be able to:

1. Explain the importance of game design.
2. Explain the main principles for game development.
3. Discuss some important types of games.

Required Tasks

1. Study the section Game Design Basics (pages 589-599) in Chapter 17, The Importance of Game Design, in the eTextbook.
2. Search for a game design on the Internet.
3. Post two links to articles or other online materials you like to the General Discussion Forum to share with your classmates.

Optional Task

1. Write an overview of game design, answering questions such as: What is a good game? What are the most important steps in developing a good game?