This course explores the art and practice of integrating games with stories in different media forms and daily settings to communicate a message, deliver a playful experience, and/or create a lifelog. Through a combination of theoretical readings, case studies, and hands-on projects, students will develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques that combine gaming with storytelling across both physical and digital media.

The course will cover a range of topics, including narrative structures, game elements and mechanics, interactive and immersive storytelling, the Metaverse, VR/AR/MR technologies, and narratives with data. Students will also explore the personal, social, cultural, and economical implications of story-rich gaming and the role it plays in creating innovative products and shaping public discourse.