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Introduction to Game Maker
What is a game?
- A computer game is a software program in which one or more
players make decisions through the control of game objects and
resources, in pursuit of a goal.

Genre of Game
Arcade
Puzzle
RPG
Strategy
Management
Adventure
First-person shooters
Third-person shooters
Sport game
Racing game
Simulators
Types of Games
Open Sandbox
Educational
Story-Driven
The Gaming Industry
- Game Programmer
- Game designer
- Level Designer
- Game Producer
- Game Artist
- Game Tester
- Game Master
- and many other positions that helps to promote the game like
Marketing, Retailers and Advertising
First Assignment

- Write your first draft of a simple game design document.
For example:
Useful Tips
- PLAY GAMES EVERYDAY!!!
Have a healthy gaming lifestyle!
- Practice Drawings Everyday!
- Have your own personal portfolio website to advertise
yourself in the gaming industry!
GG Everyone!

Lawrence Zhuang
Email: marco@x-laws.com

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An Introductory Lesson to Game Making

  • 2. What is a game? - A computer game is a software program in which one or more players make decisions through the control of game objects and resources, in pursuit of a goal. Genre of Game Arcade Puzzle RPG Strategy Management Adventure First-person shooters Third-person shooters Sport game Racing game Simulators
  • 3. Types of Games Open Sandbox Educational Story-Driven
  • 4. The Gaming Industry - Game Programmer - Game designer - Level Designer - Game Producer - Game Artist - Game Tester - Game Master - and many other positions that helps to promote the game like Marketing, Retailers and Advertising
  • 5. First Assignment - Write your first draft of a simple game design document. For example:
  • 6. Useful Tips - PLAY GAMES EVERYDAY!!! Have a healthy gaming lifestyle! - Practice Drawings Everyday! - Have your own personal portfolio website to advertise yourself in the gaming industry!