CMPM 176Game Systems
Presents game design as the interplay of multiple interacting game systems. Surveys various game systems: movement, combat, reward, economic, logistics, quest, information visibility, narrative. Students explore systems via study, design, and play of board, card, and computer games.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CMPM 80K.
- Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Thim Lecture 001 | Z. C. Emerzian | Open 0/75 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | N. Sci Annex 101 | T. A. Leckman | Closed 65/65 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | PhysSciences 110 | G. Devine | Closed 76/76 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | PhysSciences 110 | Z. C. Emerzian | Open 61/65 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | PhysSciences 110 | T. A. Leckman | Open 74/76 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tad Leckman | 4.6 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 94% | 16 |
| Graeme Devine | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 1 |
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