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Interactive Fiction Study Course

An online, self-paced course exploring notable works of interactive fiction. The goal is not to just consume classics but to take them apart to build up your own craft repertoire.

Current Exercise

Title art from "Detritus", by Ben Jackson. Copyright 2025 by Ben Jackson. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States license.

Plunging into "Detritus"

Published: 2026-04-01 · Game: Detritus
Player onboarding and difficulty management.

Previous Exercises

  1. The Slow Play Method

    How to play a game to examine its craft.