Game Elements

 In this reading task, the papers were beneficial and explained a lot about how to design a game and what steps to begin with when designing a game. The game elements are important when thinking about the game and if the designer forgot one of them then the game would not be complete and there will be something that is missing because every game element relevant to each other. When designing a game, the first thing that is supposed to be done is drawing a design on a piece of paper. This will help the designer in viewing the game, seeing how it will be played, and trying the game in many different ways with different players. Also, another way for prototyping is to play the game using your body. This is an easier way to view how the game will be designed. Prototyping is a step that helps in evolving the initial idea, and helps the designer to keep on track. Missing one game element will ruin the game and could change the other game elements.

Prototyping

Items of Interest:

1. https://meliorgames.com/game-development/testing-a-game-prototype-step-by-step/ 

This is a link that teaches step by step in testing a game prototype. It is very beneficial and shows the importance of prototyping before designing the actual game.

2. http://gamedesigntools.blogspot.com/p/game-design-methods.html

This link shows various game design methods, which helps in designing a game in whatever method a designer prefers to do.

3. https://www.gamecareerguide.com/features/1415/the_game_design_process.php

This shows the process for designing a game in 6 stages and explaining what happens in each stage with details.