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June 1, 2026
Articles, Online Course, Game Design
Gabe Mac
How to Design a Video Game: A Beginner’s Guide ...

Want to build your first game but don't know where to start? Read our step-by-step guide to video game design, from core hook to the magic of "game feel."

How to Design a Video Game: A Beginner’s Guide (Step-by-Step)
May 5, 2026
Podcast, Online Course
Gabe Mac
Thinking Like a Designer - The Game Beyond ...

Learn why top game designers focus on systems rather than just "fun." Discover how to harness Cognitive Surplus to turn players into problem solvers.

Thinking Like a Designer - The Game Beyond Podcast Season 2 Episode 1
January 31, 2026
Articles
Gabe Mac
Game World Generator

Not another random generator.

This one thinks like a game designer:
• Worlds
• Gameplay verbs
• Tone & audience
• Visual direction

Here’s a sneak peek 👇
#GameDesign #WorldGenerator

Game World Generator
August 27, 2024
Articles
Gabe Mac
Why Serious Game Design is the Future of ...

Serious game design is changing how we solve problems. These games are fun but also teach important lessons. Our masterclass will show you how to make these games and use them to tackle real-world issues.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the history and evolution of serious game design.

  • Learn the key principles for balancing fun and educational value in game design.

  • Discover the various applications of serious games in industries like healthcare, corporate training, and education.

  • Grasp the importance of playtesting and iteration in creating effective games.

Why Serious Game Design is the Future of Problem-Solving
September 8, 2022
Online Course
Gabe Mac
Game Design Masterclass

In 2012 I set out to teach the secrets I had learned, of Serious Game Design. Since then thousands of students have taken my Basic Game Design Course online so far. Since I launched it 6 years ago, I have had lots of great feedback about how it helped inspire and change people's lives. This makes me so excited to announce the following news.

Game Design Masterclass
Gabe Mac
August 25, 2015
Games to play, Articles

4 links for kids to start making games

Gabe Mac
August 25, 2015
Games to play, Articles
4 links for kids to start making games

Top 4 Games to get your kids interested in Game Design and Coding.

Source: http://www.wired.com/2015/08/super-mario-maker/

Tagged: game, game design, parents, kids, teachers, education, wiiu, ipad, desktop, coding, minecraft

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Gabe Mac
August 5, 2015
Games to play

Gamification of Business Cards

Gabe Mac
August 5, 2015
Games to play
Gamification of Business Cards

Learn how to make a game out of giving your business cards to generate leads.

Tagged: business card, gamification, game design, Game, networking, tip, udemy, discount

Comment
Gabe Mac
July 16, 2015
Inspiring Talks, Games to play

Getting paid faster with The Invoice Challenge

Gabe Mac
July 16, 2015
Inspiring Talks, Games to play
Getting paid faster with The Invoice Challenge

Watch how to get paid faster from clients, and save the world just a little bit in the process with 'The Invoice Challenge'. This talk was recorded at USI Paris, France.

Tagged: talks, speaker, USIPARIS, Louvre, Paris, Invoice, Invoice Challenge, Game, Gabe Mac

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Gabe Mac
November 10, 2014
Game Platforms

The newest game interface for the iPad

Gabe Mac
November 10, 2014
Game Platforms
The newest game interface for the iPad

The revolutionary new kids game for iPad. Your kids will believe their eyes, but you won't.

Source: https://twitter.com/jaloffredo/status/518752686641258496

Tagged: education, game interface, game controller

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Gabe Mac
November 5, 2014
Games to play

Get people off their phones and conversing again with phonestacking

Gabe Mac
November 5, 2014
Games to play
Get people off their phones and conversing again with phonestacking

A simple game to keep friends or colleagues from constantly burying their heads in mobile phones when you are talking with them.

Tagged: game, phonestacking, mobile

Comment
Gabe Mac
November 3, 2014
Games to play

How a game increases tips for hospitality staff using a lemon.

Gabe Mac
November 3, 2014
Games to play
How a game increases tips for hospitality staff using a lemon.

See how to increase tips for the hospitality industry using a game. More tips for your waiting staff that only costs a lemon.

Tagged: hospitality industry, game

Comment
Gabe Mac
August 4, 2014

The Women of DLD

Gabe Mac
August 4, 2014
The Women of DLD

A review of The Game Beyond Workshop at DLD Women.

Source: http://dld-conference.com/articles/workshop-review-series-gamification

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Gabe Mac
July 3, 2014

DLDWomen will play The Game Beyond

Gabe Mac
July 3, 2014
DLDWomen will play The Game Beyond

What will happen when the top women in business, fashion, design and technology play The Game Beyond? With the attendees on the list, it looks like it will be an excellent game! Will you be there?

Comment
Gabe Mac
June 19, 2014
Articles

Which rewards are best for sustainable loyalty programs?

Gabe Mac
June 19, 2014
Articles
Which rewards are best for sustainable loyalty programs?

Hello World Magazine in Spain asked Gabe Mac to write an article about anything he wanted. He wanted to help   people understand how to make better loyalty programs. Read how you can break down your rewards programs to trigger the gamer inside.

Tagged: rewards, publication, game design, loyalty

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