Game Designer Quiz

What is the most common question asked to the author?

• How do I become a game designer?

• How do I become a game developer?

• How do I become a game tester?

• How do I become a game artist?

What is the role of a game designer in a small mobile game?

• Bridge between design and code

• Create environments for the player to explore

• Focus on second-to-second interactions

• Responsible for every aspect of design

What is the main advice given by industry experts to aspiring game designers?

• Avoid getting experience in the industry

• Focus on quantity over quality

• Make stuff and build a strong portfolio

• Learn how to code

What is the best way to get experience in the game industry?

• Start as a game artist

• Start in quality assurance (QA)

• Start as a game programmer

• Start as a game designer

What is the importance of a game design degree according to the author?

• It is the most important factor for getting hired

• It guarantees a good job in the industry

• It is not important at all

• It is a requirement for many positions

What skills can help a candidate stand out as a game designer?

• Knowledge of relevant disciplines such as literature and philosophy

• Knowledge of relevant disciplines such as physics and chemistry

• Knowledge of relevant disciplines such as economics and psychology

• Knowledge of relevant disciplines such as history and geography

What are employers looking for in the interpersonal skills of a game designer?

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work under extreme pressure

• Good communication skills and ability to resolve conflict

• Technical expertise in game development

What is the purpose of a design test in a game design interview?

• To test the candidate's physical fitness

• To test the candidate's knowledge of game history

• To test the candidate's design skills

• To test the candidate's cooking skills

What is the author's advice if you don't get the job after an interview?

• Blame the employer for not hiring you

• Give up on pursuing a career in game design

• Ask for feedback to improve in the future

• Don't ask for feedback

What is the author's opinion on the challenges and rewards of working in the game industry?

• The challenges outweigh the rewards

• The rewards outweigh the challenges

• There are no challenges in the game industry

• The challenges and rewards are balanced