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drdec
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I actually joined as a proxy for my son. He is not quite 8 but is very interested in games. He has created a couple of games already, usually variation of existing games or a real-life version of a video game. Lately he has expressed some interest in being a game designer when he grows up.

I was hoping that someone in the community might be able to point me to some resources that would be appropriate for his age for him to pursue this interest.

Thanks,
drdec

questccg
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Mostly *indie* designers

drdec wrote:
Lately he has expressed some interest in being a game designer when he grows up.

Most people on this website are *indie* game designers. Some are self published using services such as POD (Print-On-Demand) from websites like www.thegamecrafter.com. Others have their games published by a publisher. This site covers all aspects of game design, from ideas (New game ideas section) to playtesting to publication...

Many will say that this passion is a *hobby* not a professional career. However it is not impossible for anyone to develop a game that become popular because it is fun to play and has some infectious qualities. With crowdfunding platforms such as "Kickstarter" (www.kickstarter.com) interesting game ideas can get funding to help develop the game (take Serpent's Tongue as an example).

Your son may consider a career that is connected to game design such as an Animator (for Video Games). I know of one Animator who self-published his dice game and got picked up by a publisher who is now selling his game. Being part of a team can lead to input into a game's design (at least in the video game industry). Animation is good for movies or video games or even marketing (Advertisement). There are a lot of possibilities in that area... Obviously he would need to be educated in that field.

Anyhow that is a bunch of information you can check on your own...

NomadArtisan
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Check out this

Check out this site

http://gamestarmechanic.com/

He'll be designing games in no time.

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