Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Games

Game design requires many skills including imagination, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. These characteristics make it a natural fit for the Maker movement. From board games to video games, this exciting title introduces readers to the essential basics of game design including game components and systems, prototype design, play testing, and the steps in the iterative design process. "Makers and Shakers" sidebars introduce readers to some of the world's greatest game designers and innovators. The title also includes engaging, step-by-step Maker projects to put their game design skills to work.