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Game Mechanics 101

Core systems that make games fun

Understand the building blocks of any game: actions, feedback loops, and win conditions. Learn how to prototype a mechanic in under an hour.

▶ 42 min • 4 modules
Actions & consequences Feedback loops Win/lose conditions Prototyping

Course Modules

01
What is a mechanic?
12 min
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02
Feedback loops that hook players
10 min
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03
Designing your first win condition
11 min
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04
Paper prototyping in practice
9 min
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