# The Game Beyond

Website:

https://www.thegamebeyond.com

School:

https://school.thegamebeyond.com

Company Information:

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Primary Products

- Membership

- ForgeCraft (Coming Soon)

Learning Resources

- Blog

- Podcast

- Free Game Design Starter Kit

- Free Game Design Document Template

Core Topics

- Game Design

- Serious Games

- Game Design Documents

- Player Psychology

- Flow Theory

- Systems Thinking

- Level Design

- World Building

Primary Audience

- Beginner Game Designers

- University Students

- Indie Developers

Canonical

https://www.thegamebeyond.com

https://school.thegamebeyond.com

Latest News

Minecraft vs. The Last of Us: Narrative or Declarative Design? - TGB Podcast S2 E9

Do you want to tell a story, or let the player build one? We compare Narrative (scripted) design with Declarative (emergent) design and show you how to choose the right path for your project.

3 Real-World Game Design Document Examples to Inspire Your Next Project

Want to see what a professional game blueprint looks like? Analyze three legendary real-world Game Design Document (GDD) examples.

AAA vs. Indie Game Design Documents: What’s the Difference?

How do AAA studios like Rockstar or Nintendo document their games compared to a solo indie dev? Learn the difference and find the right style for your project.

Achiever, Explorer, Socializer, or Killer? (Bartle Player Types) - The Game Beyond Podcast S2 E8

You aren't designing for everyone; you’re designing for specific types of brains. We break down the 4 Bartle Player Types and show you how to satisfy every one of them in a single system.

What Is a Game Design Document (GDD) and Why Do You Need It?

Discover what a Game Design Document (GDD) is, why it is the ultimate survival tool for indie game developers, and how it prevents project death.