Game Design and Development 5: Capstone Project

The Michigan State capstone asks learners to develop an original game rather than reproduce another guided starter project. Milestones cover the idea, an early prototype, a progress report and a first playable build. Peer presentation and testing provide a structure for explaining decisions and responding to evidence from an unfinished game.

What you will learn

• Scope an original game around a testable idea.
• Document prototype progress against milestones.
• Use a first playable build to gather feedback.

Who this suits

This intermediate capstone follows the four earlier courses. It suits learners with enough Unity experience to make independent implementation and design decisions.

Before you enroll

An original game can expand rapidly. Prefer one polished interaction over a long feature list, and check the current assessment and peer-review requirements before enrolling.

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Put it into practice

Define one player experience you want to create, build the smallest playable version and collect observations from testers. Explain which change follows most directly from their behavior.

Source and review

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