You know your students play them. You might be a gamer, too, particularly as the world of mobile technology has brought apps like Candy Crush and Angry Birds into our phones. But where does one even begin when it come to teaching video game design? Gamestar Mechanic is one site that is constructed for the very purpose of teaching game design to young people. With the use of “quests” to teach game design and tools to build and publish video games, Gamestar Mechanic is a solid introduction to the world of gaming.