MMX3043 - GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Tan Kian Lam (Andrew)

KianLam@fskik.upsi.edu.my

LEARNING OUTCOME

Identify the principles involved in developing a computer

game.

Describe the stages involved in developing a computer game.

Implement the production process encompasses every stage

of developing a marketable game from initial idea to eventual
distribution.

Work in a team to fulfil tasks.

MAIN REFERENCE

Fundamentals of Game Development by Heather Maxwell Chandler

and Rafael Chandler

WHERE TO FIND?

TEACHING METHOD
Lecture / Lab - 3 hours

Fri

8.00AM

9.00AM

10.00AM

Digital Gaming
Lab, IKL

Digital Gaming
Lab, IKL

Digital Gaming
Lab, IKL

COURSE ASSESSMENT

Coursework - 60%

Quiz - 10%

Assignments - 20%

Assignment - 10%

Assignment - 10%

Group project - 30%

Proposal - 10%

Group project presentation - 10%

Group project report - 10%

Final examination - 40%

CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Fundamental Principles of Gaming

3. Games Design Basics

4. Design Process

5. Playtesting

6. Functionality, Completeness, and Balance

7. Fun and Accessibility

8. Design Production

9. Working As a Game Designer

10. Game Design Experience

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS A GAME?

Games have been a part of human experience for more than 4,000
years ago.

A game is defined by 1) interactive challenges, 2) rules, and 3)

attainable goals.

EXAMPLE

Challenge: Move pieces across the board

Rules: Movement of the pieces
Goal: Capture the opponents king

WHAT IS VIDEO GAME?

Originally referred to a specific type of device - a computer

system that creates a void display signal for television.

Computer games which are played only on the personal

computer (not consoles, mobile phones, or arcade devices)

Video games are controlled by computer programs through user

interaction and audiovisual immersion.

It allows players to respond to challenge situation in fantasy words.

Various types of console

Mobile game

Video game

PC game

PLATFORM

Personal computer

Running the Windows, Mac, or Linux

Can be single-player or multi-player

Console

Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii, PS4

Handheld

PSP

QUESTIONS

Which one is more powerful?

Which platform is more suitable for the strategy game such as

Starcraft and Dota?

What is the main drawback to PC?

Which platform makes it difficult for developers to test the game?

Which platform provides simplified control schemes, hook up

directly to the TV, and offer less power and more limited memory?

PLAYER MODE

Single-player model is for a single participants. The player

competes against the program.

Cooperative multiplayer also known as co-op, allow two or

more players to work in tandem against the program. Example,
each gamer sees the other participants on his or her screen.

Adversarial multiplayer allows two or more players to

compete against once another. Example, it can take the form of
teams battling against one another.

WHAT TYPE OF PLAYER

MODE?

WHAT TYPE OF PLAYER

MODE?

WHAT TYPE OF PLAYER

MODE?

TIMELINE

1970: The Rise of Arcade Games

1960: The Birth of Games

1990: The Console Wars

1980: The Crash and Recovery

2000s: ?

A BRIEF HISTORY OF VIDEO

GAMES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoyGlyrYb9c