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Learn about the history and philosophy behind the speedrunning hobby and community—and how to start planning runs yourself—with this book by computer engineer and obscure-game speedrunner Eric "Omnigamer" Koziel.

Speedrun Science examines the motivations and principles of speedrunning, explores how it evolved over the past several decades, and presents an entire guide for running a game from scratch. Each section is supported with quotes from significant runners and gaming personalities, in-game examples, expansive technical sidebars, and wonderful illustrations from the very talented Kari Fry! Whether you're completely new to speedrunning or are a seasoned veteran, Speedrun Science will help you better appreciate and grow into this fascinating activity!

Check out this preview of the book, where you'll get the history of speedrunning events, from the Nintendo World Championships to GDQ; discover how video refresh rates and version differences make speedrunners' lives a little more difficult; and learn how to plan a run, from picking a game to defeating a boss efficiently.

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Hardback or digital PDF • 7.5" by 9" • 352 pages

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Hannah ★★★★★ Oct 14, 2026

I picked this up after years of watching GDQ marathons without understanding how routes actually get made, and the chapter on planning your own runs finally made the whole process click. The history and philosophy sections read like a conversation with someone who's genuinely obsessed with obscure g

Olivia I. ★★★★★ Oct 13, 2026

I've been casually watching speedruns for years and never understood how runners actually plan a route, so the practical section on breaking down a game was exactly what I needed. The philosophy bits about why people chase obscure titles kept me reading longer than I meant to. It's a niche book, but

Madison C. ★★★★★ Sep 15, 2026

I expected mostly route breakdowns, but the chapters on the history and philosophy of the community were what kept me reading. The section on planning your own runs actually got me to sit down and map out a route for an obscure game I've been putting off.