Minimalist Game Design: Creating Tightly Focused Gameplay

The era of the Indie Game is upon us, and the practice of minimalist game creation is at the forefront. From the designers of such critically acclaimed games as "Canabalt" and "Osmos", Minimalist Game Design will guide you through the theory, history, and practice of designing for minimalist games.  Guided by the theory of design minimalism, you will be shown how to craft a game where nothing is superfluous, and every single element is carefully chosen to contribute meaningfully to the game.*Learn from the best: award-winning game designers Andy Nealen and Adam Saltsman share their vast knowledge and experience to lead you down the path of successful indie game design *Nurture your inspiration with illustrative examples from existing games, as well as insight and philosophy from today's independent game luminaries *Companion website includes source code, prototype framework, practical examples, and tutorials to get your own game prototype up and running fast!