So we did a similar task today as the first years tackled with some really positive results. Each group got given a core set of rules to follow by. Got some cool games designs out of it and it was a nice introduction to the semester.
Looking at these pictures the students were very imaginative with the limited resources available to them. We even had origami dice!
This was a 1-day games design experiment where they had to plan, build, test and iterate their designs in 5hrs. They were then asked what they would have changed/implemented if they had more time to refine. We also had a group session where we got to see all the games in action. Some excellent ideas came through. Next task is to start over but with a bigger time frame to see what they come up with!
Dungeon Master type game
Chicken run?
Orange
Will post pics of next session! I would encourage all designers to try this out, students or not. Fast paced prototyping!
I wish study in your school :_[
You should come over then! I’ll be uploading loads of different things hopefully like mechanic designs, level designs and also some UDK block work!