Game Design Principles for Educators

The video introduces the Game Stormers series, focusing on game design and development. It covers the origins of Game Stormers, the iterative design process, collaboration with artists, and the importance of game mechanics and objectives. The speaker shares examples and lessons learned, concluding with future plans for the series.

What is the primary focus of the Game Storming series introduced by the speaker?

• Advanced programming techniques

• Game design for educators and students

• Virtual reality game creation

• Game development for mobile platforms

What inspired the creation of Game Stormers according to the speaker?

• A workshop on mobile app development

• A seminar on digital marketing

• A conference on virtual reality

• A Google Innovator Academy experience

What is a key aspect of the iterative process in game development as discussed by the speaker?

• Creating a final product without testing

• Ignoring feedback from play testers

• Using a single design iteration

• Continuously refining and testing the game

How does the speaker suggest game objectives should be approached in design?

• As an optional element

• As the central thesis of the game

• As a flexible guideline

• As a secondary consideration

What role does art play in the development of educational games according to the speaker?

• It is not necessary for educational games

• It enhances engagement and supports the game's vision

• It is only important for commercial games

• It should be the primary focus over gameplay

What is an example of a game objective that can be used in educational settings?

• Winning the most rounds

• Building the best society

• Collecting the most cards

• Scoring the highest points

Which game type involves rolling dice and performing actions based on the outcome?

• Deck games

• Combat games

• Roll and do games

• Creative games

In the context of game design, what is a key challenge when balancing personal and team goals?

• Balancing personal win conditions with team objectives

• Making sure the game is short

• Creating a complex storyline

• Ensuring everyone has the same role

What is a common issue with games like Candyland?

• Excessive use of dice

• Lack of player agency

• Overly competitive nature

• Too many complex rules

What is a potential problem with having a strong spectacle element in a game like Mousetrap?

• It can overshadow the actual game objective

• It limits the game's replayability

• It makes the game too easy

• It requires too many players