How to be a game designer - Tip #1

I recently wrote about the virtual game design club I'm running for students in grades 5 - 8. I'll regularly post my resources so you can do the same or a similar program with your students.

This week I posted the following video to teach them a good first step toward becoming a game designer. If you want the short version, Tip #1 is to learn about as many games as possible.

I also used this image to promote the club on our school's social media.

And coming up soon in the club:

• I'll post an activity later this week that will help them get started with the habit of learning about many games.
• I just finished my first game designer interview this week with a friend. I hope to have that edited soon.