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Do you love gaming? Do you have ideas for games of your own and want to learn how to produce them professionally?

Longtime game designer Justin Gary has the answers you seek. After 20 years in the gaming industry, creating such games as Solforge, Ascension, and the World of Warcraft Miniatures Game, Justin is now sharing all his secrets in Think Like a Game Designer. Best of all, Justin’s secrets are really simple, practical, and common sense steps you can take yourself.

Justin will walk you through each step and provide exercises for you to formulate your own game concepts and bring them to fruition.

In Think Like a Game Designer, you will learn how to:

Overcome mental blocks to great creative workUnderstand players’ emotional reactions and evoke the right onesBrainstorm ideas and then refine them into useable onesFollow the six steps of the core design loop for successfully designing a gameCapitalize on the excitement of Big Moments in a gameGet a job in the game industry and get your games publishedRemove the grind of gaming or use it to your advantageIntegrate monetization into your designsDeliver an enjoyable experience to your players so your game stands the test of time

Whether you want to create video games, board games, or just discover how a true creative mind works, it’s all here in Think Like a Game Designer. It’s time to take the first step toward your game designer dream. Are you game?

Make the most out of your Roblox experience with The Advanced Roblox Coding Book—now updated with new content, including updated avatar customization, movement and animation updates, and more!

The Advanced Roblox Coding Book provides next-level, beginner-friendly guidance for middle-grade readers using Roblox Studio and Lua code to create interactive games. Players will learn where and how to use scripts, how to introduce variables and customize graphic elements, and then how to put these skills together into fun and interesting games and experiences. With examples, step-by-step instructions, and game creation walkthroughs, this book has everything a Roblox creator needs!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Media; Updated edition (May 24, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1507217889
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1507217887
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.

Why do some games become boring quickly, while others remain fun for years? How do games serve as fundamental and powerful learning tools? Whether you’re a game developer, dedicated gamer, or curious observer, this illustrated, fully updated edition helps you understand what drives this major cultural force, and inspires you to take it further.

You’ll discover that:

Games play into our innate ability to seek patterns and solve puzzles Most successful games are built upon the same elements Slightly more females than males now play games Many games still teach primitive survival skills Fictional dressing for modern games is more developed than the conceptual elements Truly creative designers seldom use other games for inspiration Games are beginning to evolve beyond their prehistoric origins

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ O’Reilly Media; 2nd edition (December 31, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 297 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1449363210
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449363215
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.6 x 9.1 inches

Presents over 100 sets of questions, or different lenses, for viewing a game’s design. Written by one of the world’s top game designers, this book describes the deepest and most fundamental principles of game design, demonstrating how tactics used in board, card, and athletic games also work in video games. It provides practical instruction on creating world-class games that will be played again and again. New to this edition: many great examples from new VR and AR platforms as well as examples from modern games such as Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us, Free to Play games, hybrid games, transformational games, and more.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ A K Peters/CRC Press; 3rd edition (August 27, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 652 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138632058
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138632059
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.28 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.25 x 9 inches

Almost 100 activities inspired by Minecraft that boys and girls will love: word search, spot the difference, crossword puzzles, mazes, and more!

Gamers can explore new biomes, battle ferocious mobs, and build dazzling new structures wherever you are—whether on a long car trip or at the beach! This vibrant, fun book of activities for is jam-packed with puzzles and games to keep even the most meticulous Minecrafter entertained for hours upon hours. Games include:

Stave SaysCreeper TwinsHostile MobAlpha CodeSquared Up: Farm BobsFind the PortalAnd more

This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.

Beat your boredom with a treasure trove of activities, straight from your favorite game!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sky Pony Press; Illustrated edition (April 18, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1510721746
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1510721746
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 – 10 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 5
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches

Discover new and exciting Minecraft builds made easy, broken down into manageable pieces—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.

Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and mini arcade games. There’s even a superhero flying school!

Each build is accompanied by exploded views and step-by-step, fully-illustrated guides and detailed instructions to show you how to complete each build from start to finish. Informative text will help you with your construction understanding and encourage you to use your new knowledge to create your very own builds.

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Discover More Minecraft
A completely updated version, detailing each block found. This is a must-have reference guide for all Minecrafters! Discover new and exciting Minecraft base builds, with construction tips, blueprint spreads, and fun locations—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang. This classic guide is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game! Discover all the insider tips and tricks in this definitive, fully illustrated guide to creative mode in Minecraft. Have you ever wanted to create your own legendary medieval kingdom to rule over? Well, now you can, with this official guide.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Worlds (May 4, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593159837
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593159835
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.6 x 8.55 inches

Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and arcade games.

There’s even a superhero flying school! With detailed instructions, block hacks and build tips, this book will teach you new tricks and help you practice old skills as you create bite-size builds to impress your friends in Minecraft.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Worlds (May 31, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593497600
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593497609
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.12 x 0.62 x 8.58 inches