Designing Serious Games - Elin Carstensdottir

Instant online reading.
Don't wait for delivery!
Go digital and save!

Designing Serious Games

By: Elin Carstensdottir, Magy Seif El-Nasr

Write A Review

Hardcover | 6 January 2026

At a Glance

Hardcover
380 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1

Hardcover

$219.99

or 4 interest-free payments of $55.00 with

or

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

A comprehensive guide to the design and development process of games for impact.

A comprehensive guide to the design and development process of games for impact.

Serious games-or games for impact-encompass everything from educational, therapeutic, and rehabiliatory 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, Designing Serious Games 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.

Provides game design instruction tailored to the needs of serious games
Offers step-by-step activities and guidance on concept design, preproduction, production, and post-production
Highlights industry perspective through interviews sharing real-life insights of development practice
Includes extensive exercises and case studies
Suits both students and professionals

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.