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Maker projects for kids who love games / Rebecca Sjonger.

by Sjonger, Rebecca.

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Crabtree Publishing Company, c2016.

Games -- Juvenile literature.

Games -- Design and construction -- Juvenile literature.

Video games -- Juvenile literature.

Maker movement -- Juvenile literature.

9780778722489 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

0778722481 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

9780778722601 (pbk. : alk. paper)

0778722600 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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32 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Are you game? -- Games through history -- Games today -- All systems go -- Make it! system hack -- The design process -- In development -- Materials and content -- Make it! materials mania -- Prototypes -- Playtesting -- Prepare to share -- Make it! game on!

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 worlds greatest game designers and innovators.

Suggested for grades 4 to 7.

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