Intro

This section serves as your entry point into the field of game design. Here, we outline the foundational questions: What is a game? Why do people play? What exactly does a game designer do?

You’ll also find small guidance on how to start your own path in game development.

Once you’re familiar with these essential ideas, you’ll be prepared to move on to the Theory section — where we define key concepts — and the Practice section — where you’ll learn how to apply them in real development scenarios.

Along the way, don’t miss the Analysis section. It will help you build a habit of questioning design choices — your own and others’ — and understand how small decisions create large-scale impact. Analysis isn’t optional: it’s a core skill that sharpens intuition and makes your design thinking actionable.