Game Design

Theory of game elements explains game systems and contexts for study and design, from components to player psychology.

Psycho-ludology links game systems to cognition and emotion, giving designers practical methods to shape suspense, motivation and play.

Introduction to Game Systems explains Chapter 3 of Games without Frontiers, covering game elements and simulation for researchers and designers.

GameGame card game teaches game design by building a pitch from element cards; best design wins in 20-minute rounds for 2–5 players.

Game studies PhD chapters link systems, genre and player psychology to practical design methods from a finished dissertation.