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ELEMENTAL GAME DESIGN - LEVEL 1

EARLY SUPPORTER SALE — 50% OFF UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
Launch offer: Get the complete collection for $4.50 instead of $9.00 while the companion library is being completed. All future additions are included.

A practical introduction to game design for beginners, solo developers, artists, writers, programmers, and tabletop creators.

No programming knowledge or game engine is required.

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E01 - Game Design and Player Experience

Learn what a game designer can shape, what can only be influenced, and how to observe the resulting player experience.

E02 - Goals, Rules, and Outcomes

Learn how goals, rules, actions, and changing game states create structured play.

E03 - Actions, Mechanics, and Core Loops

Learn how mechanics interpret player actions and create recurring gameplay loops.

Each tome is accompanied by practical resources designed to help you apply the concepts to your own projects.

FREE FOREVER

E01 and its companion resources are permanently available as a free download.

Use them to explore the collection before purchasing the paid content.

EARLY BIRD ACCESS

The regular price of Level 1 will be $9.00.

During the first two months, early supporters can purchase access for $4.50.

Your purchase currently includes E02, E03, their available companion resources, and every future tome and companion document added to this Level 1 collection.

Purchase once and receive future updates at no additional cost.

Level 1 is the first of five planned Game Design collections, progressing from elemental foundations toward more advanced design practice.

FORMAT

• English PDF files
• DRM-free
• Printable worksheets and workbooks
• Engine-free exercises
• Suitable for game design

Generative AI tools were used during parts of the writing and production process under human direction, revision, and editorial control.

Published 18 hours ago
StatusIn development
CategoryBook
AuthorInKing
Tagscollection, Game Design, pdf
AI DisclosureAI Assisted, Graphics

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In order to download this Collection you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $4.50 USD. You will get access to the following files:

E02.pdf 165 kB
E03.pdf 173 kB
E02-rule-clarity-workbook.pdf 74 kB
E02-worksheet.pdf 53 kB
E03-loop-causality-workbook.pdf 73 kB
E03-worksheet.pdf 52 kB

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E01.pdf 145 kB
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E01-experience-compass.pdf 52 kB
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E01-experience-design-workbook.pdf 73 kB

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