M14 | Analysis of The Game I Play Now

Learn to See Games with a Developer's Perspective

In this module, you will critically evaluate the game you’re currently playing. By identifying its key features, understanding its target audience, and analyzing what makes it fun, you will learn how to reimagine and optimize existing mechanics to create something new. This hands-on module will deepen your understanding of game design by connecting theory with your own gaming experience.


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Credits: 1 Credit
Difficulty Level: Easy
Offered as: Finnish Open University System / Continuing Education Programme


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What You will Learn

This module helps you develop key skills for analyzing and designing games:

  • Recognize and evaluate the features that characterise the game.
  • Recognise the main game mechanics and how they contribute to the gameplay.

By the end, you will have a clearer understanding of what makes a game great and how to approach your own game development projects.

How You Will Complete the Module

This module is designed to be interactive and engaging:

  1. Play a Game You’re Currently Enjoying:
     Use insights from Modules 10 to 13 to analyze the game’s features with a fresh perspective.
  2. Write the Essay:
     Document your findings in an essay, focusing on what makes the game fun, its target audience, and how its features are optimized.

Technical Requirements

  • A phone, tablet or computer for writing and conducting research
  • Access to Internet

Recognised Credits and Certificate

Upon completing this module, you will earn 1 Credit toward your studies. Additionally, you will obtain:

  • A Transcript of Records (ToR) (for Finnish HETU/PIC holders)
  • A Certificate of Studies (CoS)

For more information about these certificates and how to obtain them, click here.