Game prototyping

1. Prototyping
Design of Computer Games
Martin Sillaots
Aug 9 2019
# 13

2. Paper Prototyping
Simulating Gameplay

3. Paper Prototype Elements
• Screen templates
• Backgrounds
• Characters
• Objects
• Controls
• Menus
• Stickers
• Glue
• Post-it’s
• Tape

4. Prototype Feedback Session
• Introduce the goal
• Present layout
• Simulate interactivity
– Facilitator
– Test person
• Replace screens and objects
• Ask questions
• Add additions
• Make notes

8. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxp4ur_3mCw

9. Software for Paper Prototyping
• Balsamiq Mockups
• OmniGraffle
• Yahoo Stencils
• Axure RP
• Adobe Fireworks
• Pencil

11. Digital Prototyping

12. <eAdventure>
e-adventure.e-ucm.es

18. Kodu
And other platforms …

19. Mission # 10
Game Prototype
(digital or paper)

20. Prototype Mission Details
• ALL teams craft game prototype
– Gameplay modes - interaction
– Screen layout
– Visual elements (main view – game world and
characters, feedback elements, buttons, menus)
– Controls (mechanics, input devices, navigation)
• ALL teams present prototypes