{"product_id":"game-balance-9781498799577","title":"Game balance","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the field of game design, game balance is often seen as a black art. It is the process by which designers make a game fair for players, while finding the right balance between tension, challenge, and predictability. This requires knowledge of mathematics, psychology, and sometimes also economics and game theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGame Balance offers a dynamic view on game design and game theory. Each chapter contains practical tips for using spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel, Google Spreadsheets, and others, making the book also a useful reference for these tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe first and only book that extensively covers game balance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuitable for readers with an intermediate to advanced level in game design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWritten accessibly, so that even beginners can understand and apply complex mathematical concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eContains powerful spreadsheet techniques that have been tested in practice with various programs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShort exercises at the end of each chapter and three long-running projects distributed throughout the book\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAuthor team\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIan Schreiber\u003c\/strong\u003e has been working in the industry since 2000, first as a programmer and then as a game designer. With experience in eight published games, training for Fortune 500 companies, and his role as co-founder of Global Game Jam, he shares years of practical knowledge. Ian has been teaching game design and development at various colleges and universities since 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrenda Romero\u003c\/strong\u003e is a BAFTA winner, entrepreneur, artist, and Fulbright scholar. She is currently game director of the Empire of Sin franchise and has contributed to more than 50 titles, including Wizardry, Jagged Alliance, Ghost Recon, Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons, and Def Jam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is highly suitable for self-study, education, and professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of game design. The language of the book is English, aimed at an intermediate to advanced language level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntertaal is your reliable supplier and guarantees fast delivery of this valuable learning resource.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53951006802260,"sku":"9781498799577","price":66.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/game-balance-paperback-softback-303_c8c4c827-339b-4810-922c-d3ad1c46cc8e.webp?v=1776914053","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/game-balance-9781498799577","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}