Game On!
Learning Intention
We are learning to create simple digital games using visual programming with algorithms involving branching and user input.
Success Criteria
I can create a simple game using Tynker that involves user input and branching and explain how my game works.
Your Task
You will design and create a simple game using Tynker (a visual coding language) that involves branching and user input.
Follow the instructions to start creating your game. Once you have created a simple maze game, use your imagination and your critical thinking skills to make the game even better. How might you modify this game to make it more engaging for the player?
What is user input? |
What is branching? |
To demonstrate that your game involves both branching and user input, you will create a short video (less than one minute) to explain how your game works. You can use the sample script to help you to plan what you will say.
Creating your video
- Use the screen recording function to create a short demonstration of your game that shows how your character movement is controlled by the player, and at least one example of branching. Edit the video from the camera roll to delete the unnecessary parts. Your edited video should be between 20 to 40 seconds.
- Take a screenshot of some code that demonstrates user input. Crop this image so it is square, and is focussed on the relevant code.
- Take a screenshot of some code that demonstrates branching. Crop this image so it is square, and is focussed on the relevant code.
- Write your script based on your video and images. Use the template to help. Practice reading your script until you can read it smoothly in under 1 minute.
- Put the video and images into Shadow Puppet EDU.
- Add a title to your first section.
- Record your script, pausing after each section and re-recording as necessary.
- Preview your work to ensure that your voice is clear.
- Save your video to your camera roll.
- Upload the completed video to Snapshot.
Sample Script
Criteria for the Game On! task
Above the Standard |
At the Standard |
Below the Standard |
My video is well planned and communicates the message clearly. I have included clear images and video to demonstrate my game, and have used a clear voice.
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My video is planned and contains key points about user input and branching. I have included relevant images to support my explanation.
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My video is missing elements such as explanation about user input or branching, or pictures that demonstrate how my game works.
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I have considered how my game is controlled by the user and made adjustments to the code improve the user’s experience. I have clearly explained how the user interacts with my game.
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I have explained how the user interacts with my game and have shown some code that is controlled by user input.
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I have not explained the way the user interacts with the game, or used images to support this.
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I have included creative examples of branching in my game, or multiple ideas. I have included clear images and explanation of branching in my game.
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I have explained one example of branching in my game using conditional language (IF-THEN) and have shown some code that shows an IF or WHEN.
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I have not explained branching examples in the game, or used images to support this.
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