Designing Games for Children: Developmental, Usability, and Design Considerations for Making Games for Kids
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Book Synopsis: When making games for kids, it's tempting to simply wing-it on the design. We were all children once, right? The reality is that adults are far removed from the cognitive changes and the motor skill challenges that are the hallmark of the developing child. Designing Games for Children, helps you understand these developmental needs of children and how to effectively apply them to games. Whether you're a seasoned game designer, a children's media professional, or an instructor teaching the next generation of game designers, Designing Games for Children is the first book dedicated to service the specific needs of children's game designers. This is a hands-on manual of child psychology as it relates to game design and the common challenges designers face.
Designing Games for Children is the definitive, comprehensive guide to making great games for kids, featuring:
- Guidelines and recommendations divided by the most common target audiences – babies and toddlers (0-2), preschoolers (3-5), early elementary students (6-8), and tweens (9-12).
- Approachable and actionable breakdown of child developmental psychology, including cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, as it applies to game design.
- Game design insights and guidelines for all aspects of game production, from ideation to marketing.
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Designing Games for Children is the ultimate resource for creating amazing games that captivate and engage kids of all ages. Don't make the mistake of assuming you know what children want in a game – their developmental needs are unique and require a specialized approach. This book provides invaluable insights into child psychology and how to effectively apply them to game design, ensuring your creations are not just entertaining, but also educational and enriching.
Whether you're an experienced game designer or a children's media professional, Designing Games for Children is a must-have guide that will enhance your skills and set you apart from the competition. With guidelines and recommendations tailored for different age groups, from babies and toddlers to tweens, you'll learn how to create games that are developmentally appropriate and stimulating.
Understanding child developmental psychology is crucial in crafting games that truly resonate with kids. This book delves into the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional aspects of child development, providing you with actionable insights that can be applied to every step of the game production process. From ideation to marketing, Designing Games for Children equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to create games that are not only fun to play, but also enhance the developmental growth of your young audience.
Make your mark in the world of children's game design with the definitive guide, Designing Games for Children. Accessible, comprehensive, and packed with practical advice, this book will help you unlock the full potential of your game creations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a game design expert for kids – take the first step today!
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