Video Game History
Why did they play games during the ancient era?
To determine one's fate of life.
How many steps are in the Engineering Design Cycle?
6
What are the 5 terms and concepts commonly used in physics?
Gravity, Speed, Acceleration, Velocity, and Force
What is the definition of a game?
There isn't one. A game can be anything you want it to be.
What is the LEFT side of an event called?
Condition
Why were digital games played?
Entertainment/Enjoyment
What are the steps of the Engineering Design Cycle?
ASK, IMAGINE, PLAN, CREATE, IMPROVE, SHARE
What is the definition of Velocity?
The speed and direction of an object
What are the 5 components of a game?
Players, Rules, Challenge, Scoring, and Tools.
What is the RIGHT side of an event called?
Action
What is the name of one game played during the ancient era of games?
Dice
Go
Snakes and Ladders
Senet
In what step of the Engineering Design Cycle, do you find out if your plan works or not?
Create-Build the Game
What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?
An object will not change its motion unless a force acts on it
What does the acronym M.U.D stand for?
Multi-User Domain
A _____ is applied to an object to perform a particular action in a game.
Behavior
What is the name of one game played during the digital era of games?
Spacewar!
OXO
Nimrod
Galaxy
What is the last step of the EDC?
Share
What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?
The measure of force of an object. Force= Mass x Acceleration
Who was the researcher that invented a test to understand different gaming styles?
Richard Bartle
What is an example of a global variable used in a game that we discussed in class?
Score and/or Time
Why are modern games played during today's time?
To make profit off of one's enjoyment.
Collaboration is extremely important in what step of the EDC?
IMAGINE-brainstorm
What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
What are the 4 elements that can take a game from good to amazing?
Characters and Relationships, Game Graphics, Storyline, and Choices
What is an example of an instance variable used in a game that we discussed in class?
Health and/or Lives