Board Games Basics

Get into board games as your path into game design mechanics.

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Level

Beginner

Location

Online.
Study when it suites you.

Hours and Credits

One month of studies.

Certificate

Certificate upon completion.
Subject for review.

Description

Learn how different board games work and make your own.

Requirements

None.

Outcome

One will know how to create solid core game mechanics, and how to create interesting twitches to the gameplay. You will understand basics of testing and will create your own project at the end of the course.

Modules

Module

Board Games

Description

Learn how different board games work and make your own.

Requirements

Learn how different board games work and make your own.

Outcome

One will know how to create solid core game mechanics and how to create interesting twitches to the gameplay. You later apply all these in your future game projects!

Pages

Step 00 - Course Overview
Step 1 - Intro 
Step 1 - Knucklebones
Step 1 - Senet
Step 1 - The Royal Game Of Ur
Step 1 - Backgammon
Step 1 - Liubo
Step 1 - Tafl
Step 1 - Chaturanga
Step 1 - Mancala
Step 1 - Moksha Patam
Step 1 - The Landlord’s Game
Step 2 - Basics
Step 3 - D.n.a
Step 3 - Playing Card
Step 4 - Testing
Step 4 - Test, Edit And Iterate
Step 5 - Final Project
Step 6 - Debrief & Feedback

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