{"product_id":"the-cores-of-game-design-9781032397542","title":"The Cores of Game Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book considers the four essential cores of game design: Mechanics, the interactive elements that allow players to be part and interact with the game itself; Economy, the resources and numerical concepts that will enable players to evaluate and consider the options in the game, creating strategy, risk, and fun; Narrative, the textual features that enable players to create and generate meaning for the game and its parts; and the Aesthetics, the audiovisual elements that allow players to experience the game through their senses and feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book discusses all four essential cores and how to design games by using each one as a starting point. It also discusses how each one is connected and can be understood as a valuable tool to elevate a game's design. It follows a practical approach to how we can implement the game design and development process by being prototype-focused, user-centred, and lean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of great interest to students, indie game developers, and aspiring early-career designers looking to hone their game design craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019029545303,"sku":"9781032397542","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032397542.jpg?v=1750779089","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-cores-of-game-design-9781032397542","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}