From Player to Creator: Game Theory and Game Design for Everyone
A practical, jargon-free guide that bridges the intellectual world of game theory — how rational players make decisions — with the hands-on craft of game design. You'll learn why games work, how to think like a designer, and how to build your own game from scratch, whether that's a board game, card game, or digital prototype.
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