Video Game Design Resources

Video Game Development

Pre-Conference Submission Deadline: Mid-May @ 11:59 PM ET

1. Video Game Demonstration (5 minutes)

   • (a) Tutorial on how to play the game / brief tutorial for each level.

   • (b) Show the code script and game engine.

   • (c) Only include the team identification information in the video.

   • (d) Submit the URL.

2. Documentation or Portfolio (PDF)

(a) Page 1:

a.1) Title page with the event/game title.

a.2) Title of the video.

a.3) Conference city, state, and year.

a.4) Team's identification number.

(b) Pages 2-3:

b.1) Purpose and description of the game.

b.2) Target audience and detailed explanation of how to play the game.

b.3) List of control functions.

(c) Page 4 or more (as needed):

c.1) Hand-drawn storyboard.

c.2) Design concept of the video game (per level of the game).

(d) Next page:

d.1) Student copyright checklist.

d.2) Permission letter for the use of copyrighted materials (pages as needed).

(e) Work log (pages as needed).

3. Game Requirements

(a) Must be free from any weapons or violence.

(b) Rated E for Everyone.

(c) Game instructions must be clear and understandable.

(d) Judges must be able to play the game up to the third level.

(e) Must align educationally with STEM and have social value.

4. The Game (Published)

(a) APK/installer (web app, mobile app).

(b) The game must be interactive.

(c) Must be greater than 3 minutes in length of play (judges will try the game).

Note:

1. The number of members working on the project is not defined.

2. Only 2 members from each team are allowed to respond to questions about the game documentation, game mechanics, game purpose, value, design, and rules.