What counts as a game? What are games made of? How are successful games designed and built? Students in the Game Design course read theory that orients them to how games work, why people play them, and what makes a good game. Students play different kinds of games—card games, board games, pen-and-paper games, and video games—and analyze how developers use theoretical knowledge to create unique, compelling experiences.Students also learn the process of design—not just how to put together a successful game, but how to develop plans that efficiently use time and resources to result in the best possible game.Finally, students explore the basics of how to use digital tools and engines to develop games for various platforms.Activities and projects include prototyping, writing branching game narratives, and rebalancing Monopoly.

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Sixth Grade Science, Seventh Grade Multiple Subjects, Eighth Grade Language Arts Literacy