Course Description

Beginning in the year 2000, digital gaming has become a transcendent entertainment industry that surpasses even Hollywood in terms of revenue (and some might say quality of product). As new platforms and richer experiences are created, there is a tendency to forget that all of these elaborate games are rooted in fundamental principles that are centuries old.

By examining both analog and digital games, this course will seek to explore the inter-connections between the classical and the contemporary. Specifically, we will focus on an exploration of game mechanics as the fundamental building block of games. These simple, repeatable and enjoyable actions are the DNA of any gaming experience, whether it be World of Warcraft or tag.