Module 4 Overview

Prototyping a board game MODULE 4
Game Design
Testing and
Analysis

 

After completing Module 4, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate game designs in terms of game balance
  • Analyze game designs in terms of user interface design
Although there is no required sequence to completing this module, the order below is recommended.
(Click on the appropriate links to navigate the module).

READINGS & LEVELS

 

Press 'Next' button (bottom of this page) to start reading lessons in order, or click directly on the links below:
GAME MECHANICS RESEARCH

 

Go to the Game Play Library and play any or all of games the following playlists:

 

INDIVIDUAL

  • Playlist #13
  • Playlist #14
  • Playlist #15

GROUP

  • (none available)

When done, post your comments and/or experiences on the FORUMS (Please select the Game-mechanics-research folder when posting your initial post and include name of game as the hashtag.)

 
SKILLS CHECK (Quiz)

 

MODULE 4 Skill Check (Quiz)

 
FORUMS

 

FORUMS are a place for student engagement and discussion. Post commentary to game mechanics research, side quests and main quests.

Students can feel free to ask questions, post notes and take polls. Click on FORUMS tab in left-hand navigation. All posts are moderated.

 
SIDE QUESTS

 

Pick one:
MAIN QUEST

 

In Module 3, you should have finished (or are close to finishing) STEP 2: Design Playable Prototype. Now, it is time to move to STEP 3: Playtesting and Step 4: Analyze Your Design.

 

When you have completed the last two steps, click here to SUBMIT YOUR MAIN QUEST.

 


If you have any questions or comments, please post them to FORUM. The course instructor, a forum moderator or another student will usually respond quickly.

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