Game Design Prototyping Quiz

What is the primary purpose of creating a prototype in game design?

• To test a concept or process

• To market the game to potential investors

• To release the game in a beta version

• To finalize the game's artwork

Which of the following is NOT a type of prototype mentioned?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Digital

• None of the above

What is the major reason for prototyping?

• To increase the game's sales

• To finalize the game's code

• To reduce the game's development time

• To maximize the number of iterative cycles

What does paper prototyping NOT require?

• Programming knowledge

• Technical skills

• Pencil and paper

• A computer

What is a limitation of paper prototypes?

• They are expensive to create

• They work well with time-based mechanics

• They require special skills to create

• They are not suited for testing UI of a video game

What is the purpose of digital prototypes?

• To replace physical prototypes

• To test ideas suggested on paper

• To finalize the game's artwork

• To market the game to potential investors

What is whiteboxing?

• A method to reduce game development costs

• Using simple objects as placeholders for game objects

• A technique to improve game graphics

• A strategy for marketing video games

According to Jesse Schell, what should each prototype do?

• Be ready for market release

• Be a fully functioning game

• Be aesthetically pleasing

• Answer at least one question

Why is it advised to 'Forget Quality' during prototyping?

• To save money for marketing

• To focus on answering the prototype's main question

• Because prototypes should be market-ready

• To speed up the game's release date

What does 'Build the Toy First' suggest?

• To focus on the game's artwork before its mechanics

• To market the game before finalizing the prototype

• To create the game world first and then design the game around it

• To finalize the game's code before prototyping