Game Design Portfolio: Designing a Social Farming Game

Breaking into the game industry requires more than just creative ideas; you need to demonstrate structured, professional game planning. In this text-based course, you will learn how to design a social network game (SNG) from the ground up, translating concepts into industry-standard system specifications. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational mechanics of social network games and core loop design. - Create detailed feature specifications, including farming cycles, social mechanics, and progression. - Balance game economies by designing balanced resource sinks and modern monetization frameworks. - Draft professional game design documents that clearly communicate systems to technical teams. - Apply modern live-ops strategies and player retention mechanics to keep communities engaged. - Build a structured game planning portfolio piece that showcases your analytical skills. The course begins with essential game design terminology and core social loops before guiding you step-by-step through system documentation, economy design, and portfolio preparation. This course is designed for aspiring game planners, system designers, and enthusiasts with no prior industry experience. Start drafting your professional game design portfolio today.