Once considered child’s play or a computer programmer’s hobby, video games have evolved into one of the most dynamic art forms today. "Gamecraft" will help both children and adults realize the full scope of the artistic processes behind designing a video game (minus the years of learning computer programming). We will take a look at video games as an art form through four different avenues: visual art (in terms of graphics and images), storytelling, music/sound effects, and the often overlooked but important elements of gameplay rules and mechanics.