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Brief definition of "game designer"

What is a "game designer," in 50 words or less.

Lewis Pulsipher, Blogger

December 15, 2010

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I have been trying to define "game designer" in 50 words or less.  This is my latest attempt:

“A game designer conceives the framework for a series of interesting challenges in the form of a ‘game’, devises mechanics (rules), creates or helps create a working prototype, and repetitively and incrementally modifies the design in the light of playtesting until it is a good game for the target audience.”

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