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BUS: IT - Game Creation (PowerPoint)

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Time Frame

3 class periods of 90 minutes each

Group Size

Individual

Life Skills

  • Thinking & Reasoning
  • Communication
  • Employability
  • Systems Thinking

Authors

Jeff Hinton
Carl Lyman
MICHAEL WOOD

Summary

Students will learn the basics of Game Creation and create their own action video game using PowerPoint


Materials

Attachments

  • 01_-_Start_a_Maze_Game.swf
    Flash Video showing you how to start the creation of a Maze Game (should play in Flash Player or in any browser)
  • 02_-_Maze_Set-up_and_Action_Buttons.swf
    Part 2 of creating a maze game in PowerPoint - How to Set up the buttons and add actions to them. (should play in Flash Player or in any browser)
  • 03_-_More_Actions_and_Triggers.swf
    Part 3 of Creating a maze game in PowerPoint - includes the concept of triggers (clicking on one action button to start animations on the other ones). (should play in Flash Player or in any browser)
  • 04_-_Animations.swf
    Part 4 of Creating a Maze Game in PowerPoint - Animations (should play in Flash Player or in any browser)
  • 05_-_Try_Again_Buttons_and_End.swf
    Part 5 of Creating a Maze Game in PowerPoint - Try Again Buttons and ending your game (should play in Flash Player or in any browser)
  • Game_Creation_Terminology.pptx
    Watch this PowerPoint to help you complete the Game Creation Terminology Crossword Puzzle
  • Game_Design_Careers.pptx
    PowerPoint that shows several careers available in Game Design including links to online videos
  • Game_Terminology.pdf
    Game Terminology Crossword Puzzle
  • How_to_Make_a_Maze_in_PowerPoint_2013.pdf
    Instructions for creating a Maze Game using PowerPoint 2013 (works in all versions of PowerPoint from 2003 and beyond, but options and menu items may not be the same as in 2013).
  • Maze_Game_Video_-_Example.pptx
    Example of a Maze Game (as shown in the Maze Creation Videos)
  • Triggers_Fix.swf
    How to fix the problem that occurs when you want to replay the game, but the triggers haven't reset. This allows you to reset those triggers and have the game play fresh each time you replay it.


Background for Teachers

This is a lesson plan designed to introduce students to Game Creation using PowerPoint as the medium. You will be amazed at the quality of games students can create entirely within PowerPoint.


Student Prior Knowledge

Basic PowerPoint skills are helpful, but not required. Game Design Lesson Plan preceding this one would be a good introduction to this lesson.


Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will explore careers in Game Design. Students will learn how to use PowerPoint to create their own Video Game.


Instructional Procedures

Show PowerPoints on Careers in Game Design / Creation. Show PowerPoint on Game Design Terminology as students complete Crossword puzzle. Show students several examples of PowerPoint Games that can be created. Make videos available to students so they can watch and follow along as they create a Maze Game. Allow and Encourage students to customize their maze game or choose a game of their own that uses the same techniques (See examples PPT) This Lesson plan goes well after the lesson plan on Game Design also found here on the UEN site.


Strategies for Diverse Learners

This lesson is great for learners of all types. Even learners who struggle with other concepts love this lesson plan. Advanced level learners can expand their game to multiple levels and/or scenarios while students with more limited skills can follow the step by step videos to make their own games while customizing some options.


Created: 01/08/2014
Updated: 02/04/2018
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