{"product_id":"9780262049986","title":"Designing Serious Games","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eSeif El-Nasr, Magy; Carstensdottir, Elin; John, Michael\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe MIT Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/6\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to the design and development process of games for impact.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerious games—or games for impact—encompass everything from educational, therapeutic, and rehabilitative games to games for social, scientific, and cultural impact. While the field is flourishing, the practice of actually designing such games is not readily understood. Filling this gap, \u003ci\u003eDesigning Serious Games\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive guide to the design and development process of this unique interdisciplinary field. The book guides readers through a user-centric design process that includes methods to define the game’s goal, understand its target audience, design accordingly, and evaluate outcomes. Featuring diverse case studies, actionable advice, and incisive interviews with transformational game practitioners and industry leaders, this practical book is an essential resource for anyone interested in designing serious games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides game design instruction tailored to the needs of serious games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers step-by-step activities and guidance on concept design, preproduction, production, and postproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights industry perspective through interviews sharing real-life insights of development practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes extensive exercises and case studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits both students and professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46762949181695,"sku":"9780262049986","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780262049986_s600x595.jpg?v=1775603226","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780262049986","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}