Aloittelijoille, J., & Kokeneemmille. (2022). Pelaa! Pieni opas pelisuunnitteluun: Työkaluja peliprojektin ideointiin ja toteuttamiseen [A small guide to game design: Tools for game project ideation and implementation] (ESR-hanke).

This guide, produced by the Pelaa! project (a collaboration between Nuorten Akatemia, SAKU ry, and Lasten ja nuorten säätiö), offers practical guidance on game design for non-games industry professionals. Drawing on the project's experiences developing educational and social impact games with vocational students, the guide outlines key game design stages, provides practical tools, and showcases case examples. The Pelaa! project (2020-2022) focused on promoting inclusion and social empowerment among vocational students through game-based pedagogy. This guide emphasizes the benefits of collaborative game development with target audiences and diverse teams. While based on the project's work with youth, the principles and methods are adaptable to various professional teams and target groups.