Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series)
A crisp, motivating guide through Game Production, Project Management, Scope Control, Milestones. It stays engaging by mixing big-picture context with small, repeatable actions.
ISBN: 9798248159369 Published: 2026 Game Production, Project Management, Scope Control, Milestones, Pipelines, Team Coordination, Risk Management, Game Development Process, Agile Development, Delivery Planning
What you’ll learn
Turn Agile Development into repeatable habits.
Build confidence with Risk Management-level practice.
Spot patterns in Game Development Process faster.
Connect ideas to read, 2026 without the overwhelm.
Who it’s for
Students who need structure and memorable examples. Skimmers and deep divers both win—chapters work standalone.
How to use it
Skim the headings, then re-read only what sparks a decision. Bonus: end sessions mid-paragraph to make restarting easy.
Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series)
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9798248159369
Publication date
2026
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Game Production, Project Management, Scope Control, Milestones, Pipelines, Team Coordination, Risk Management, Game Development Process, Agile Development, Delivery Planning
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read, 2026, excerpt, time, romance, stephen
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Clear structure, memorable phrasing, and practical examples that stick.
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You can apply ideas after the first session—no waiting for chapter 10.
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I’ve already recommended it twice. The Milestones chapter alone is worth the price. (Side note: if you like Vulkan Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 9, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Project Management chapters are concrete enough to test.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 8, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Milestones connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 12, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Delivery Planning chapters are concrete enough to test.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 12, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 11, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 16, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Game Production framing is chef’s kiss.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 14, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Game Development Process chapters are concrete enough to test.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 8, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: time vibes.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 14, 2026
If you enjoyed Vulkan Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum. (Side note: if you like Vulkan Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 10, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Delivery Planning.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 15, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around stephen—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 8, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Scope Control arguments land.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 12, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Game Production sections feel field-tested.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 9, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Agile Development examples.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 14, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Pipelines framing is chef’s kiss.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 15, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: stephen vibes.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 12, 2026
If you enjoyed 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 15, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Risk Management examples.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 13, 2026
If you enjoyed 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 12, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 8, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Project Management chapter alone is worth the price. (Side note: if you like Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 8, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The stephen angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 14, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Agile Development part hit that hard.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 14, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Scope Control sections feel field-tested.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 7, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Delivery Planning chapter is built for recall.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 14, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Team Coordination chapters are concrete enough to test.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 8, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Team Coordination chapter is built for recall.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 12, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Delivery Planning chapter alone is worth the price.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 16, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Risk Management part hit that hard.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 7, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Scope Control framing is chef’s kiss.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 13, 2026
The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 16, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Project Management.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 7, 2026
If you enjoyed Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 8, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Agile Development sections feel field-tested.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 17, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Team Coordination chapters are concrete enough to test.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 8, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Game Production sections feel field-tested.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 14, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Team Coordination connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 13, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 15, 2026
If you enjoyed Vulkan Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around excerpt and momentum.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 10, 2026
If you enjoyed Vulkan Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 12, 2026
Fast to start. Clear chapters. Great on Team Coordination.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 16, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Risk Management framing is chef’s kiss.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 11, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around 2026—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 16, 2026
The excerpt tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 14, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Agile Development arguments land.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 16, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Pipelines sections feel field-tested.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 11, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Risk Management sections feel field-tested.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 10, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the excerpt tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 11, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Game Production part hit that hard.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 13, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Delivery Planning connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 9, 2026
I didn’t expect Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) to be this approachable. The way it frames Delivery Planning made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 11, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Risk Management arguments land.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 14, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Game Production arguments land.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 16, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Scope Control sections feel super practical.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 17, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Game Development Process connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 7, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around 2026—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 15, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Team Coordination chapters are concrete enough to test.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 14, 2026
I didn’t expect Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) to be this approachable. The way it frames Team Coordination made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 12, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Risk Management sections feel super practical.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 8, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around time—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 9, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Agile Development sections feel super practical.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 12, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 17, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 11, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Pipelines arguments land.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 17, 2026
I didn’t expect Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) to be this approachable. The way it frames Game Development Process made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 12, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Game Development Process chapter alone is worth the price.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 9, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around stephen—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 17, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Game Development Process chapter is built for recall.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 14, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 8, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Game Development Process connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 8, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 16, 2026
The romance tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 13, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Risk Management sections feel field-tested.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 15, 2026
Okay, wow. This is one of those books that makes you want to do things. The Agile Development framing is chef’s kiss.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 16, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 16, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The stephen angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 10, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Game Development Process chapter is built for recall.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 16, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Scope Control examples.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 14, 2026
If you enjoyed Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around read and momentum.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 15, 2026
I didn’t expect Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) to be this approachable. The way it frames Project Management made me instantly calmer about getting started. (Side note: if you like 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 10, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Project Management chapter is built for recall.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 8, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Game Production sections feel field-tested.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 10, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Scope Control part hit that hard.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 10, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The stephen angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 16, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the read tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 16, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Game Development Process chapters are concrete enough to test.
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 14, 2026
The romance tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 10, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Milestones chapters are concrete enough to test.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 14, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Game Development Process chapter alone is worth the price.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 11, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Game Production sections feel super practical.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 8, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Project Management connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 8, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 16, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Scope Control part hit that hard.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 9, 2026
Practical, not preachy. Loved the Game Production examples.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 7, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Delivery Planning chapters are concrete enough to test.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 16, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Project Management chapter is built for recall.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 15, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Team Coordination chapters are concrete enough to test.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 8, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around time—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 10, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Game Development Process chapter is built for recall.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 9, 2026
I didn’t expect Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) to be this approachable. The way it frames Team Coordination made me instantly calmer about getting started.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 9, 2026
The excerpt tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 8, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Game Production sections feel super practical.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 13, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 12, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Game Production part hit that hard.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 16, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The 2026 angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 13, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Milestones connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 14, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Team Coordination chapter alone is worth the price.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 15, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The stephen angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 8, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around stephen—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.” (Side note: if you like Vulkan Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 10, 2026
If you enjoyed 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around excerpt and momentum.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 12, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the excerpt tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 17, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Project Management chapters are concrete enough to test.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 8, 2026
I read one section during a coffee break and ended up rewriting my plan for the week. The Risk Management part hit that hard.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 14, 2026
If you enjoyed Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around excerpt and momentum. (Side note: if you like Don't Wait!: Build Retro Games and Level Up Your Skills (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 14, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Delivery Planning chapter alone is worth the price.
Sophia Rossi • Editor
Feb 14, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around time—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 10, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Delivery Planning chapter alone is worth the price.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 8, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Lina Ahmed • Product Manager
Feb 11, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Scope Control sections feel field-tested.
Noah Kim • Indie Dev
Feb 17, 2026
The romance tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Nia Walker • Teacher
Feb 10, 2026
A solid “read → apply today” book. Also: 2026 vibes.
Ethan Brooks • Professor
Feb 16, 2026
From a structural standpoint, the text creates a coherent ladder: definitions → examples → constraints → application. That’s why the Pipelines arguments land.
Zoe Martin • Designer
Feb 16, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Scope Control sections feel field-tested.
Theo Grant • Security
Feb 8, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Game Development Process chapter is built for recall.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 10, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Milestones chapters are concrete enough to test.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 17, 2026
The book rewards re-reading. On pass two, the Game Development Process connections become more explicit and surprisingly rigorous.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 11, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Project Management chapters are concrete enough to test. (Side note: if you like 7-7-7 Rule for Game Design (Paperback), you’ll likely enjoy this too.)
Harper Quinn • Librarian
Feb 14, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Team Coordination chapter alone is worth the price.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 8, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Agile Development sections feel field-tested.
Leo Sato • Automation
Feb 17, 2026
If you care about conceptual clarity and transfer, the romance tie-ins are useful prompts for further reading.
Samira Khan • Founder
Feb 8, 2026
Not perfect, but very useful. The time angle kept it grounded in current problems.
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 12, 2026
A friend asked what I learned and I could actually explain it—because the Delivery Planning chapter is built for recall.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 9, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Project Management chapters are concrete enough to test.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 8, 2026
The read tie-ins made it feel like it was written for right now. Huge win.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 9, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Pipelines sections feel super practical.
Maya Chen • UX Researcher
Feb 8, 2026
I’m usually wary of hype, but Game Production in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series) earns it. The Delivery Planning chapters are concrete enough to test.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 16, 2026
It pairs nicely with what’s trending around stephen—you finish a chapter and think: “okay, I can do something with this.”
Omar Reyes • Data Engineer
Feb 16, 2026
If you enjoyed Vulkan Graphics API in 20 Minutes (Coffee Break Series), this one scratches a similar itch—especially around romance and momentum.
Ava Patel • Student
Feb 9, 2026
What surprised me: the advice doesn’t collapse under real constraints. The Game Production sections feel field-tested.
Jules Nakamura • QA Lead
Feb 7, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Delivery Planning chapter alone is worth the price.
Iris Novak • Writer
Feb 8, 2026
This is the rare book where I highlight a lot, but I also use the highlights. The Pipelines sections feel super practical.
Benito Silva • Analyst
Feb 14, 2026
I’ve already recommended it twice. The Milestones chapter alone is worth the price.
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