Course: Game Design for Beginners: Create Your First Game

Linear narrative is the most common form of storytelling. It emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationships and the chronological order of events, forming a continuous narrative chain from beginning to end. In …

The question of whether games need narrative has been a long-standing debate. In the academic world, there has been a “debate between narratology and ludology.” The narratology camp advocates for …

The study of games and narrative has accumulated a wealth of research, but first, we need to answer a fundamental question: What is narrative? “Narrative” originates from the Latin word …

In games, the system is a continuous structure responsible for receiving player input, changing the game state according to the rules, and presenting these changes through feedback. The system organizes …

Interaction in games is a core element, involving multidimensional interactions between players and systems, as well as between players themselves. Interaction types include equal competition, cooperation, unequal competition, and cooperation, …

The numerical system is the core framework of most games, supporting gameplay such as combat, growth, and development. The purpose of number design is not just mathematical piling but controlling …

Rules are not just about what can or cannot be done; more importantly, they create changes during the gameplay. When a player makes a move, the system provides a result, …

The motivations for playing games are often diverse and clear. From the player’s perspective, we can categorize game experience into four dimensions: Enjoyment, Challenge, Engagement, and Social Interaction. These dimensions …

The question of whether games can change players has always been a topic of debate in both academic circles and public opinion. Some believe that the impact of games is …

A game usually has a clear creative direction, which is explained through several core pillars to define its positioning and goals. In other words, it outlines what kind of experience …

Once the test begins, we need to quietly observe and record the players’ behaviour from a position where they cannot see us. If conditions allow, we can consider observing through …

In the early stages of a project, we can use the developers within the team as test subjects. Typically, at this stage, the game’s system framework is just beginning to …

During the process of adapting a tabletop game, we often go through a special phase, a phase of self-doubt that many game developers face. We ask ourselves: Is this game …

User testing can be conducted from the following aspects： First, we need to clarify our responsibilities during the testing process. In actual game testing, we should set aside our role …

In player vs player confrontation, the challenges players face primarily come from other players. Simply put, this involves multiple players competing in the same game. Racing, sports competitions, chess, and …