The course focuses on the basic methods of designing and then rapid prototyping digital games. The core of the approach to prototyping here is iterative development, which is applied to arbitrary situations the project goes through during the semester. The initial state focuses on the preparation of the design document and the role of project documentation over time. The final state presents a playable prototype in a version that is implemented during the course at the individual or team development level.

The course allows for situations where the goal is to apply game mechanics and principles to projects that do not purely function as stand-alone games or toys. These may be authoring projects already in progress that work with digital environments. The course can be taken alone or in a team.