Introducing Game Design and Kodu Game Lab The

Introducing Game Design and Kodu Game Lab The following slides were adapted from the manual: Designing Games with Kodu Game Lab - Participant Manual

Activity 1 - Introduce yourself If you were a game character what would you be like? Name: Powers: 3 things that make your character special: __________________________________________________________________ Draw your character

Activity 1 - Introduce yourself If you were a game character what would you be like? Name: Patch Powers: Fires furballs from his mouth , jet powered bottom 3 things that make your character special: Fights Evil - Loves to dance - Speaks all languages including dog Draw your character

Activity 2 - A look at design During this activity we will explore Kodu Game Lab and what others have created with it. Open Kodu and click on the Community Tab, select some games from the samples and record any important ideas about Kodu Game Lab.

Activity 2 - A look at design During this activity we will explore Kodu Game Lab and what others have created with it. Open Kodu and click on the Community Tab, select some games from the samples and record any important ideas about Kodu Game Lab. Too much going on Countdown to begin race Keep it simple Understand the point of the game Etc….

Activity 3 - What is a game? List 5 games you like to play.

Activity 3 - What is a game? List 5 games you like to play. Chess Racing Space Invaders Pac Man Hockey

Activity 4 - Look at the games you have listed, identify the key factors that make a game.

An End result Interesting Characters A Plot Good controls Originality Fit for audience Good Visuals Replay Value Simplicity

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