The Art of Game Design: A Deck of Lenses, 3rd Edition

by Jesse Schell

Would you like to design world-class games? The Third Edition Deck of Lenses is the ultimate game design creativity toolkit. Companion to the 3rd edition of the acclaimed book The Art of Game A Book of Lenses, this convenient deck has been updated to contain 116 unique individual lens cards; each featuring key questions that will make your game great, and a magnificent color illustration to help you remember each principle. The cards have been updated for enhanced durability, appearance and information, truly spanning every aspect of game design - story, game mechanics, technology, aesthetics, psychology, creativity, teamwork, playtesting, and even business issues. Included instructions explain how to use the cards to design board, card, and videogames. Whether you are a novice or expert game designer, this deck of lenses will change the way you look at games.

116 pages

Published October 7, 2025