Make a Game

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Consider This

For this challenge, you will create a game. In order to create a successful game, you need to consider and make decisions on all the different components like a set of rules, number of players, the visual appearance and more! Who is your game designed for? Will the players be adults or children, will it be in English, do you need to know how to read to play? It could be played indoors or outdoor, and could be board game, a carnival game, an arcade game, a game that involves dice, a ball, figures, etc. Could you code a game? It’s your game, design it however you like!

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Your Goal

Create a new game! A game has goals and sometimes rules. It could be a board game, carnival game, arcade game, or even a video game you code. Use anything you want—dice, balls, figures, or other materials. It’s your game, so be creative!

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Step 1: Think of an Idea

• What games do you enjoy?
• What kind of game would you like to make?
• What materials will you need?
• What makes games fun?

Use the space below to brainstorm your ideas.

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Step 2: Plan Your Game

• Draw a layout or design of your game.
• Write a simple overview of how to play.
• List the materials you will need.

Tip: Planning on paper helps before you start building!

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Step 3: Formalize Your Game

Answer these questions:

• What is the name of your game?
• What is the goal or objective?
• What are the rules?
• How do you win?

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Step 4: Build Your Game

Use your materials to make your game.

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Step 5: Test Your Game

• Have someone play your game.
• Watch and listen carefully.
• Is the game too hard or too easy?
• What changes could make it more fun?
• Take notes and use feedback to improve!

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Step 6: Play and Reflect

• Play your finished game!
• Think about your project from start to finish.
• What went well?
• What could have been better?

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