GD - Game Designer Mode: How to Create a Functional Game [LESSON]
Game Designer Mode: How to Create a Functional Game
Introduction
Today we will be embarking on an exciting journey to learn how to create your very own interactive game using a game development platform. From designing characters to crafting challenging levels, you will be able to delve into the world of game design, learning about elements such as gameplay mechanics, storyline development, and visual aesthetics. By exploring these key elements, you will not only unleash their creativity but also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as your game ideas come to life. Get ready to dive into the fascinating realm of game development.
Knowledge Point
Let’s start with a quick video from professionals in the gaming industry.
Hopefully, that video got you motivated to be a creator of games! There are a few skills and terminology you need to make sure you understand in creating a video game. Really it is a mix of knowledge you have encountered in this course in previous modules.
➕ Think about problem solving in computing when you originally imagine and start to brainstorm an idea.
➕ Creating algorithms is important because it outlines specific steps to accomplish a task.
➕ Apply coding to create control structures to direct the flow of the program.
➕ Create with the design principles in mind.
Incorporating Scratch Programming
Remember the popular game development tool, Scratch? Scratch uses a block-based visual programming interface, which means that you can drag and drop different programming blocks to create games. Scratch allows you to create different types of games, from puzzles to action games. You can also have different characters and sprites, create backgrounds, add sounds and music, and even use the platform's built-in physics engine to create realistic movements and interactions.
Take a quick look at how you can interact with the Scratch user interface.
Now that you have had an opportunity to reflect and extend knowledge from techniques and strategies you have encountered in this course, you are on your way to understanding how to create a functional game.
Reflection
To effectively create a game it's good to add these concepts, if not already, to that sketchbook or notepad.
- Problem-Solving: Essential when brainstorming ideas.
- Algorithms: Outline specific steps for tasks.
- Coding: Apply control structures to guide the program flow.
- Elements of Design Principles: Create with design concepts in mind.
- Scratch Programming: Utilize Scratch, a block-based visual programming tool, for creating various game types such as puzzles and action games. Experiment with characters, backgrounds, sounds, music, and the physics engine for realistic movements and interactions.
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