M3 | Merlin’s Demon War, Card Combat Game

Create a Card Combat Game

In this module, you will dive into the popular card combat genre by developing your own fully functional game. This module provides hands-on experience with essential game development skills, such as importing 2D graphics, creating animations, adding randomization, implementing sound effects, and designing interaction systems.



Included in: IVGC+ Membership
Credits: 4 Credits
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Offered as: Finnish Open University System / Continuing Education Programme


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What You will Learn

This module covers advanced game development techniques:

  • Understand the mechanics of the card combat genre.
  • Gain expertise in importing and animating 2D assets.
  • Implement randomization and interaction systems for dynamic gameplay.
  • Add sound effects to enhance the player experience.
  • Develop a polished and fully functional card combat game.

Professional Tools You Will Use

This module emphasizes practical application with industry-standard tools:

  • Unity (Game Engine): Build your game using this versatile and powerful game engine.
  • Visual Studio Community Edition (IDE): Write and debug your game’s code in a professional development environment.
  • Additional Resources: Provided within the module to support your learning and project development.

How You Will Complete the Module

In this module, you will build a full game project while being guided by the video lectures:

  1. Watch the Video Lectures:
    Follow thirteen (13) detailed instructional videos (with English subtitles) that guide you through every step of building your game.
  2. Complete the Assignment:
    Use the knowledge and resources provided to produce the requested deliverable and demonstrate your understanding of the techniques presented in the previous lectures.

Technical Requirements

  • Computer capable of running Unity and Visual Studio
  • A stable internet connection

Recognised Credits and Certificate

Upon completing this module, you will earn 4 Credits 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.