Class Sessions

This set of labs is another round of technical topics. This time, we have what is possibly the most involved lab for the designers. For programmers, it is the last truly challenging lab.    More ›

It is time to start thinking about how to implement your project. In this lecture, we talk about how to take this big project and break it up into smaller prototypes.    More ›

The purpose of this lab is to give you time to work on the concept document. This is an important document, so make use of the class time to get help from the course staff.    More ›

in our final lecture on game mechanics, we address the issue of game balance. In particular, we show it is tightly connected to your game economy.    More ›

In our second lecture on game mechanics, we look at the nature of uncertainty and risk. While it is fine to have randomness in your game, it should be handled appropriately.    More ›