Marking Period 2 Game Design Test

What is one important characteristic of a successful card game?

• Bright colors on every card

• Clear rules that are easy to follow

• A large number of cards

• Using only one theme

Why is playtesting important in game design?

• To make sure the rules are fair and fun

• To decide the game’s name

• To add more game pieces

• To make the game look good

In tabletop game design, what is the purpose of obstacles?

• To make the game easier to win

• To create challenge and strategy

• To add unnecessary complexity

• To reduce the number of players

What is the role of feedback in improving a game?

• It lets designers fix issues and improve gameplay

• It makes the game more colorful

• It helps decide the game’s price

• It reduces the need for rules

Why is theme important in a game?

• It makes the game faster

• It ensures more players

• It helps players connect to the game’s story and purpose

• It allows the game to use more pieces

What is one way to balance difficulty in a tabletop game?

• Remove half the rules

• Add multiple ways for players to win

• Use only one type of game piece

• Avoid playtesting

Which of the following is an example of player interaction in a card game?

• Players take turns drawing cards and stealing others’ cards

• Players only follow a set pattern

• Players avoid direct competition

• The cards decide the winner

What does the “if-then-else” block allow you to do in Scratch?

• Repeat a set of actions continuously

• Make decisions and perform one action if a condition is true, or another action if it’s false

• Stop all code in a script

• Reset the game’s variables

Which of the following is an example of using a “forever” loop?

• Making a sprite continuously fall from the top of the screen

• Moving a sprite once when a key is pressed

• Resetting the score to zero

• Changing the background only once

How does randomness improve gameplay in Apple Catcher?

• It keeps players guessing where the apple will fall

• It makes the game harder to code

• It makes the apples fall faster

• It prevents the game from ending