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A funny, practical guide to level design and game flow.
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The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses
A lens-by-lens approach to thinking about game design.
Schell's book gives designers a toolkit of questions — the 'lenses' — to evaluate and improve a game idea. It's accessible and practical, with a bit of philosophy mixed in.
It's the first design book we hand to new studio hires.
Highlights
- ✔100+ design lenses
- ✔Covers the full design process
- ✔Suitable for beginners and veterans
- ✔Frequently updated editions
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