There are some excellent books worth checking out and reading to learn more about video game design. Check them out at your local library (if they carry them) or you can also buy them below and get started getting a lot more educated when it comes to game design.
The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses
offers a great look at what to consider to make an effective video game. It basically shows you how to make your video games a lot better and focused. Out of over 85 Amazon user reviews, it averages 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Level Up!: The Guide to Great Video Game Design
is another great book that covers video game design. Written by a proven video game developer, this book covers all aspects of video game design process. Out of over 60 Amazon user reviews, it averages 4.5 out of 5 stars.
The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design
focuses on a lot more of video game script and writing process. It shows you how to create a captivating world, story, memorable characters, and even how to try and promote your script to a video game studio. Out of over 40 Amazon user reviews, it averages 4.5 out of 5 stars.
focuses on making 9 games with Game Maker Studio. It offers a great way to get started in game design. Out of over 100 Amazon user reviews, it averages 4.5 out of 5 stars.
offers a great look at what to consider to make an effective video game. It basically shows you how to make your video games a lot better and focused. Out of over 85 Amazon user reviews, it averages 4.5 out of 5 stars.
is another great book that covers video game design. Written by a proven video game developer, this book covers all aspects of video game design process. Out of over 60 Amazon user reviews, it averages 4.5 out of 5 stars.
focuses on a lot more of video game script and writing process. It shows you how to create a captivating world, story, memorable characters, and even how to try and promote your script to a video game studio. Out of over 40 Amazon user reviews, it averages 4.5 out of 5 stars. 
