Basic Video Game Design

for Kids

Agenda

• Learn the basic components of video games.

• Receive step-by-step instructions for using Kodu Game Lab.

• Discover a variety of alternative gaming engines (GameMaker, etc.) where people can learn to experiment and ultimately to design their own video games.

Why do we play games?

Royal Game of Ur

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Created 2600 – 2400 BC, Iraq

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Go

Created 1046-256 BCE, China

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Circuitry schematic from the patent for the cathode-ray tube amusement device.

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https://goo.gl/hcM906

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Arcades!

Gaming Consoles

Atari VCS/2600Mattel Intellivision

NintendoPlayStation

Personal Computer Revolution

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Play the latest gamesFind your friendsFind the best serversGet automatic updatesChat with friends, even when in-gameReceive Steam-only special offers

http://store.steampowered.com

We are now reviewing beta VR games in the iLab!

Build a computer powered by Steam OS in your Library!

Learn and interact from others playing games!

www.twitch.tv

Convergence

iPad

iPhone

3DSPS Vita

Galaxy S2

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Video Game Parts

Story - an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.

Characters - a person in a novel, play, movie, or game.

Gameplay – tactical aspects of a video game (i.e., the plot and the way it is played).

Rules - a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct.

Levels - a position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

Interface - device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer.

Sound - vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard.

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Kodu demo

Download/Install Kodu Game Lab

https://www.kodugamelab.com/

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Can add up to 4 game controllers!

Useful tip! print out a text breakdown of your game’s programming.

https://www.kodugamelab.com/

Learn more at:

https://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker

https://unity3d.com/

Contact me!

.com/cmairn

.net/chadmairn