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Free game design lesson plans

We wanted to share some of our favorite foundational game design lesson plans

Stepped digital game design guides

Step-by-step digital game guides to replicate tabletop game mechanics explored

Game design glossary

Easy reference guide for your classroom or game design program to introduce common terms

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Find yourself teaching game design?

We've got you covered. A started kit of ready-to-go lessons featuring some of our favorite game design fundamentals. Easy to adapt to any age group - we know cause we've taught em all!

Free lesson plans for educators

9 Game Lessons | Printable PDF | 30-45 minutes

Finding the Fun in Games

We can’t always be sure ideas will be interesting or fun. Iterating on early prototypes is a way to ensure game concept and actions are fun.

Game Ideas and Concepts

Designers need easy ways to generate new game ideas - but few have practical ways to get there. Explore our methods for brainstorming new game ideas...

Deconstructing Gameplay Mechanics

Designers need to understand the underlying mechanics that drive the fun and action in games they love.

First Time User Experience (FTUE)

One of the most critical aspects of getting players hooked: the First Time User Experience, or FTUE. Designers only get one chance to make a first impression.