Gameplay Mechanics Courses and Certifications

The Cherno

Random Targeting in Game Programming - Episode 105

Learn to implement random targeting in game programming, enhancing AI behavior and creating more dynamic gameplay experiences.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating Gameplay Mechanics With Blueprints - Unreal Engine 4 Course

Learn to create diverse gameplay mechanics using Unreal Engine 4 Blueprints, including sliding doors, elevators, day-night cycles, checkpoints, AI, and UI elements for an immersive game development experience.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Explore game development essentials: design, gameplay mechanics, asset creation, and industry tools. Gain foundational knowledge to kickstart your journey in video game creation.

• Codecademy
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Epic Games

Blueprint Scripting

34 ratings at Coursera

Aprenda a criar elementos de jogabilidade usando o sistema de script visual Blueprint do Unreal Engine, desde conceitos básicos até mecânicas avançadas de jogos.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

EDUCBA Microcredential

Unreal Engine Blueprints – Visual Scripting for Games

17 ratings at Coursera

Master Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual scripting to build dynamic games, AI systems, and interactive mechanics without coding experience required.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Packt

Advanced Horror Gameplay and Inventory Systems

Develop advanced horror gameplay and inventory systems. Master intricate mechanics, create immersive environments, and implement sophisticated features to amplify tension and player engagement in your horror game.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

EDUCBA

MonoGame Development: Build & Implement Blocks

Master MonoGame development by building Yellow and Blue blocks with collision detection, scoring systems, and level progression mechanics in this hands-on project.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

GDC

Forgiveness Mechanics - Reading Minds for Responsive Gameplay

Explore game systems that allow players to achieve desired results despite imperfect inputs, enhancing gameplay responsiveness and player satisfaction.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Great Board Games of the Ancient World

23 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Learn the fascinating origins of some of the world’s most beloved games of luck and strategy with an expert on gaming history.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

GDC

RimWorld - Contrarian, Ridiculous, and Impossible Game Design Methods

Explore unconventional game design approaches used in RimWorld, focusing on story generation and innovative mechanisms for creating compelling gameplay experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Brackeys

Make an RPG Without Code - Unity Creator Kit

Learn to create an RPG using Unity's Creator Kit without coding. Explore game mechanics, animated objects, NPC dialogues, and more in this beginner-friendly tutorial.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GDC

Design in Detail

Explore detail-oriented game design principles applicable across genres and generations, focusing on significance, power, subtlety, portability, and manageability of details in game development.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

UNF Games

How to Create a Spaceship in Unreal Engine 5 Using Blueprints with KitBash3D

Learn to create a playable flying spaceship in Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprints and KitBash3D assets. Master ship movement, camera controls, animations, VFX, and interactive features.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GDC

Evolving Physics and Sounds for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Developers explore challenges in expanding Hyrule's physics-based gameplay and sound design for the Zelda sequel, discussing innovative approaches to create an immersive gaming experience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Derek Banas

How to Make a Video Game - Creating Pac-Man Part 4

Learn to enhance Ms. Pac-Man with multiple audio sources, sound effects, dot-eating mechanics, interface setup, and score updates in this Unity 2D game development tutorial.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video