Serious Games Design Project – 400 points

Part 1 Learn the principles of game design by discovering what makes a game challenging,
engaging and fun, while embedding social issues in gameplay.
After completing Intro to Game Design, Goals Obstacles and Chance, Core Mechanics and
Found Object Game modules,(20 points each) display your knowledge of the 5 principles of
game design by creating a digital infographic reflecting the principles: Space, Goal,
Components, Core Mechanics, and Rules. You may use the software of your choice: Publisher,
Canva, Pictochart, Adobe Spark. Submit the infographic in Canvas to be graded.
Design Principles Infographic Rubric

Element Points
Title easily identified – largest element 5
All design elements included and defined 20
Examples of elements are present 20
Meaningful appropriate graphics representing each element 20
Attractive, creative design, all on one page 15
No spelling, grammar or punctuation errors 10
Submitted correctly and on time in Canvas 10
Total 100

Part 2 After completing the Serious Games module (20 points)and reviewing the G4C themes,
choose a theme, then plan and design your serious game using the 5 design principles. Using
markers, colored pencils or crayons, create a 12x18 marketing poster advertising your game. Be
sure to outline how the 5 principles are addressed in your game. (Example: Enviro-man uses the
core mechanics of running and jumping to save the environment!)
Game Advertisement

Element Points
Game title easily identified – largest element 10
All of your game’s design elements are described 20
Artwork depicting your sprites and backgrounds 20
Clear description of how your game addresses social issue (G4C theme) 10
No spelling, grammar or punctuation errors 10
Games for Change logo 10
Attractive, creative design, all on one 12x18 poster 20
Total 100
Part 3 Write code for your serious game in your chosen integrated design environment
(Scratch, Unity, Game Salad) Continually test and modify your game to make it as fun and
challenging as possible while addressing the social issue in your theme. Once it is complete,
submit it both to Canvas and to the Games for Change website to enter the contest.
Final Game Rubric

Element Points
Originality – if remixed, it bears little resemblance to other games 20
Graphics are well designed and attractive 20
Theme is addressed clearly and in meaningful way 10
Game is playable 10
Game is smooth and bug free 10
Game is well balanced – not too easy, not too hard. 10
Strong work ethic was displayed; time given to work on project 10
was used wisely.
Game was submitted to Games for Change 10
Total 100

Total Long Term Project Points

Mouse Create Modules 100 points

Infographic 100 points
Marketing Poster 100 points
Final Game submission 100 points
Total 400 points