- Question Set 1
- What is the difference between a “working” and a “display” prototype?
- A working prototype is a functional game prototype that is playable, while a display prototype provides the artistic aspects of the game without it being functional.
- What is required of a working prototype, and what might cause one to fail?
- A working prototype is a game that functions as it should with all aspects of the game, and only needing further refinement based on what comes from playtesting. It can fail if the rules are unclear, or if there are elements missing.
- What makes for a good prototype according to Dale Yu?
- The game should be easy and intuitive to play, have a clear goal and rules, and the game should be complete enough to be clearly playable without much issue and interference from the creator.
- What advice from Richard Levy will help you pitch your game?
- Be clear and focused on your goals, understand your audience, include a demo of how the game is played, and be professional.
- Where might you pitch your game?
- I could pitch my game at local skate shops or similar stores. On top of that, it can be pitched at competitions where brands set up tents.
- What do publishers look for in a game?
- How well the game functions, how well it will sell, how re-playable it is, and that the game has a good appeal to the target audience.
- What makes a good set of Rules?
- Rules should be clear and concise, and shouldn’t have to be questioned by the player for more than a few seconds. If rules are not clear, than that can sway a player from playing the game as intended.
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