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Game Design

Game Design

Min number of participants 1
Age 12+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Not required
Min duration 1 h
Cost None (Free)
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Conceive the rules, mechanics, art, and narrative of a video or tabletop game, then test and iterate your way to something compelling — game design sits at the intersection of systems thinking, storytelling, and player psychology in one endlessly fascinating discipline.

The Essentials

  • Prototype the core mechanic with paper or basic tools before building anything digital
  • Playtest early and often, even a rough prototype reveals what's fun and what isn't
  • Focus on one central mechanic first rather than juggling too many systems at once
  • Watch playtesters without explaining rules, confusion reveals unclear design
  • Iterate based on feedback rather than defending your original idea too rigidly

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