Game Design with AI
Learn game design fundamentals and use AI to build playable games — from concept and mechanics to art, audio, narrative, balancing, and publishing.
What You'll Learn
- Apply the MDA framework (Mechanics, Dynamics, Aesthetics) to design engaging gameplay systems
- Create game design documents and prototypes using AI-assisted workflows
- Use AI tools to generate game art, audio, and 3D assets for indie projects
- Design balanced game economies, difficulty curves, and progression systems with AI playtesting
- Build interactive narratives and branching dialogue using AI as a writing partner
- Execute a complete game development pipeline from concept to publishing
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What You'll Build
Course Syllabus
Who Is This For?
- Aspiring game developers with ideas but lacking a team or budget
- Solo developers who need AI to handle art, audio, or narrative production
- Hobbyists who started projects that stalled due to asset bottlenecks
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need programming experience for this course?
Basic familiarity with any programming language helps, but the course focuses on game design concepts and AI-assisted workflows rather than heavy coding. You'll use AI to help generate code when needed.
Which game engine should I use?
The course covers Unity, Godot, and Unreal Engine. For beginners, we recommend Godot (free, great for 2D) or Unity (versatile, large community). The AI-assisted workflows work with any engine.
Can I really make a game with AI tools?
Yes. AI tools can generate art assets, music, sound effects, code, dialogue, and help with game balancing. You still need to design the game and make creative decisions — AI handles the production bottlenecks.
What kind of game will I build?
The capstone project guides you through building a small, complete game — you choose the genre. Previous students have made platformers, puzzle games, RPGs, and narrative adventures.
