Game+On-+Making+your+game+with+Game+Maker

So you think that you are ready to make a game using Game Maker.


 * GAME ON! Are you ready for the 'Strath Attack'?**

__Design your game__

Are you ready to design your masterpiece?

Plan carefully and keep your games simple at first. You need to think carefully about your game genre. Once you have a simple game working, you can add to it as you want.

__//Assessment//__ Assessment is an important part of learning. Before your start to design your game you will need to think about how it will be assessed. You can use the rubric attached or you can design your own. Work with your classmates and/or your teacher to design an assessment rubric for it. Assessment Rubric for Game Maker


 * Use the template provided to help you design your game.**



Another good resource to use can be found at this site. It helps you to think about and understand the different parts of your game such as - the name of your game - the genre of your game - the aim of your game - the different levels you might have in your game - will your game have a single player or multi player style? - an explanation of how you play your game - the story that surrounds your game - the reasons why your game is special - the pictures you have used for your game (sprites and backgrounds) - any special features that your game has

[|A site to help you think about the different parts of your game]