Serious Game Design Beginner's Course — The Game Beyond

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Game Design Online Course

Perfect for individuals to get started with the Basics of Game Design and Gamification. Over 44 lectures with videos, case studies, info-graphics and more. The course works on most smartphones, desktops and tablets.

With over 2,000 students this online course is still one of the highest rated on Udemy. Thanks to everyone who signed up. 

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More About The Game Beyond Online Course

The Game Beyond is a crash course in Game Design. You will be taken through the 5 core steps that are needed to design compelling games.

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of Game Design to use in other markets or fields. If you are looking for more information on 'Gamification', this course will give you the core tools to really shine.

This course is based upon 20 years of higher education and Game Design experience. You will receive the equivalent of the first semester at a Game Design Master's program.

    • The 5 core steps to designing games.

    • How to define goals.

    • Learn what feedback loops are and how do they affect the brain and habits.

    • Learn what are the 3 rule sets needed to define your game.

    • Understand how to change your game design using Narrative structures.

    • Learn the different types of game players, and what they are attracted to in your game.

    • In this course, we will examine a number of award-winning games and advertising case studies from around the world. You will learn the key processes and mechanics that are used in these cases.

    • This course will introduce the effects and processes that games have on the Human Brain.

    • You will examine historical events through the context of a Game Designer and understand how games have shaped the world we live in today.

    • The only materials you need can be found in board games, card games, or role-playing games you have lying around. Start playing now and press "take this course".on text goes here

    • NO programming or computer skills are needed for this course.

    • Have you played games as a child, teenager, or adult? Some knowledge about basic games such as football, poker, and chess is helpful in this course.

    • Over 44 lectures and 1.5 hours of content!

    • Learn step-by-step Gamification methods for your business.

    • The theory and skills taught in this course can be applied to Marketing, HR, Business Development, Education, Wellness, and Sustainability sectors.

    • You will design a Game to change your world for the better.

    • You will learn the tricks of Game Designers, and become a better game player.

    • If you want to become an Expert in Gamification, take this course.

    • If you are skeptical about 'Gamification" you should take this course.

    • This course is perfect for teachers and educational professionals, health and wellness professionals, advertising and marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and C-Level managers.

    • Do you enjoy playing games? Sports, card games, board games, video games? This course will teach you how to be a better player.

Reviews

“Listen to this guy - try out his course!”
— Marc Canter - Father of Multimedia
“Great course, everything is explained clearly and it’s easy to understand. The instructor is also great, very enthusiastic and manages to keep your attention easily! This course gives good insight into basic game mechanics and how people respond to cues etc.”
— Games QA
“The course covers everything I expected and in general ways so the concepts can be applied (in some way) to whatever interactive project I’m working on. The instructor is engaging and fun, too. The course is supplying me with a much-needed application of psychology learned at school.”
— Heidi B.
“It was a great experience and allowed me to open my mind outside the box when designing and building video games.”
— Robert D.
“Instructor is easy to understand and the subjects and examples brought up during the course are pretty interesting. Many times I find myself looking up and trying these projects after each section. I love how the course itself is slightly ‘gamificated’ giving a nice example of how fun things can be in this approach.”
— Vivien M.
“A thought provoking and fun course that was full of examples. Since the course is effectively using games to solve problems I feel that any one with a problem could benefit not just game designers.”
— Les W.
“So far I cannot stop watching all the tips on how to bring an idea i have had for years into a game and that is just so far...buddy whoever you are you rock with your explanations...keep on doing more of these courses!!!”
— Manuel C.
“Gabe is an absolutely phenomenal teacher. Not only does he deliver great information in an engaging and unique way, but he splits the course lectures up perfectly and creates a mini-game to make it fun. Really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it to any gamer or game designer. I learned things I never considered when it comes to what goes into making a great game. Thanks Gabe!”
— Ron R.
“This is one of the rare courses on pure game design, love it!.”
— Lars
“The content delivery is concise and well organized. The threaded “Find the Dude” game is fun and engaging throughout the lecture. The real world examples along the way are superb and help to support the lesson content. The price is solid, especially if you’re part of a corporate marketing team and are looking for ways to understand market audience and engagement strategies that are founded in simple core game designs that can be easily applicable to any campaign.”
— Nuno T.