Arcade Design Journal
Game
Design Identify & Define
Identify an idea for the game
you will design. Prepare a set
of interview questions for a
Cottage student.
Research and Plan
Research additional information
to inform the planning of your
game design. Develop a labelled,
annotated scaled drawing to
describe how your game will
work.
Annotated and Scaled
Sketch
Produce and
Implement
Explore and select appropriate tools and
recycled materials for your design
Make a list of tools and recycled materials that
you will need.
Test and evaluate
Develop the whole game, test and refine it
as a result of feedback, and play their game
with your buddy.
Answer the below questions:
Which materials did you choose and why?
How does your game work?
What did other people think of your game?
Did they have fun playing it?
What would you do differently if you could make another game?
Could you use other materials to make your game last longer? What would they
be?
How could you adjust this game to create another new game?
Was your game suitable for your audience?
Reflection
Complete a written reflection about your
game and the design process
Answer the below questions:
What did you enjoy about the process?
What did you learn a lot about during the process?
What could you improve on for next time?
What are you still wondering about?