Böcker av Scott A. Rogers

Want to design your own video games? Let expert Scott Rogers show you how! If you want to design and build cutting-edge video games but aren't sure where to start, then the THIRD EDITION of the acclaimed Level Up! is for you! Written by leading video game expert Scott Rogers, who has designed for the hits Pac-Man World, God of War, Maximo and SpongeBob SquarePants, this updated edition provides clear and well-thought-out examples that forgo theoretical gobbledygook with charmingly illustrated concepts and solutions based on years of professional experience. Level Up! 3rd Edition has been NEWLY EXPANDED to teach you how to develop marketable ideas, learn what perils and pitfalls await during a game's pre-production, production and post-production stages, and provide even more creative ideas to serve as fuel for your own projects including: Developing your game design from the spark of inspiration all the way to production Learning how to design the most exciting levels, the most precise controls, and the fiercest foes that will keep your players challenged Creating games for console, mobile, and VR/AR/MR--including detailed rules for game play design and controls Monetizing your game from the design up Play test your game to get the best feedback from your players Level Up! 3rd Edition features all-new content, including two new chapters and even a brand-new chili recipe--making it the most indispensable guide for video game designers both "in the field" and the classroom.

Whether you are a novice or experienced pro, this easy-to-follow guide to designing board games is for you!In Your Turn! The Guide to Great Tabletop Game Design, veteran game designer Scott Rogers--creator of tabletop games including Rayguns and Rocketships, Pantone the Game and ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo--delivers a practical walkthrough to help YOU create over a half-dozen game prototypes, including dice, card, euro, miniature, and party games. The book is packed with easy-to-follow instructions, charming illustrations, and hands-on lessons based on the author's proven knowledge and experience.And once you've made your game, Your Turn! will teach you how to prepare, pitch and sell it whether through crowdfunding or a publisher. You'll also learn how to:* Write and create elegant and crystal-clear rules of play* Playtest your games to improve quality, fix problems, and gather feedback* Learn what players want and how to design for it* Learn the secrets of the Six Zones of Play and why they are so important to your game design!Your Turn! is the essential guide for practicing and aspiring tabletop game designers everywhere! Why wait to make the tabletop game of your dreams? Grab this book and prepare to take Your Turn!