Learning Activity 3-C-1

Relating Game Components to the Game Experience

[Small Group Forum]

20 points

In this activity, you will identify the systematic relationship between game components and the game experience as a whole by developing a game as a group.

All preparation and discussion should take place within your small group forum for this activity.

In your small group, design a one level game around a core mechanic in Gamestar Mechanic. The game should go through the iteration and feedback loop at least once. Refer back to this mechanism as described in the key information in Topic 3-B.

Respond to two other posts.

NOTE: This game can be as simple or as complicated as you would like but please remember you have a limited amount of time to create it and then go through the iteration/feedback loop.

Activity 3-C-2

The Iteration/Feedback Loop

[Small Group Forum]

20 points

Once the game has gone through 1 iteration/feedback loop, answer the following questions as a small group in your small group forum:

• How did the process of designing a game from a predetermined game mechanic differ from designing one without it?
• What were the strengths/weaknesses of the design you received?

Respond to two other posts.

Activity 3-C-3

Analyzing the Iteration/Feedback Loop

[Forum]

15 points

Designate one person from your small group to post your group's answer to the Forum. Each person should individually offer constructive feedback to one other group's game.