Genres in Video Games

1. List as many genres in games that you
can think of.
• Sports
• Driving
• Adventure
• Action
• Simulation
• Strategy (turn-based/real-time)
• Stealth
• Survival Horror
• Fighting
• FPS
• Puzzle
• Rhythm/Music
• Platform
• Role play (RPG)
• MMORPG
• Management
• Educational (‘serious’)
• Viral marketing

2. Genres in Gaming
Before developing your game ideas, you need to
develop an understanding of the different design
principles common to each genre.
To be able to outline genres (Pass)
To be able to outline genres in detail (Merit)
To be able to outline genres with specific detail and reference (Distinction)

3. To be able to outline genres (Pass)
To be able to outline genres in detail (Merit)
To be able to outline genres with specific detail and reference (Distinction)
Select 5 different genres.
For each one mind map the different design
principles common to each genre.
Use your knowledge of visual styles and gameplay
for the previous assignment to guide this map.
You should also use research of games from within
the genre to reinforce your understanding.