Carefully read the article How to Develop a Board Game and answer the questions which follow. Use information from the text and the spaces provided to write your answers. (10 Marks)

How to Develop a Board Game

To develop a game, its always a good idea to work with two or three other people. Working in a group allows for a collaborative atmosphere where more ideas can be created. In addition, you can test the game to see how its working. Here are a few points to help you get started.

First, think of a theme (main topic) for your game. Its usually more interesting if its developed around a real-life situation such as business, learning, travel, or family life. Additionally, problem solving can make for an interesting theme and this can include tasks like escaping from a situation, finding clues to solve a mystery, or defeating an opponent. Generally, familiar topics enhance the players interest in the game.

Next, narrow the topic so that it is something that is easily understood by the target audience of the game. Vague or complicated themes are not recommended, so think carefully about this particular point.

Decide what the object of the game is. How does someone win the game? Ultimately, the aim of any game is to have a winner; therefore, consider this aspect carefully.

Then, decide on a design for the game. This includes the path for moving around the board. It also includes the various steps or procedures the players must complete to finish the game. It is recommended to draw the board layout on paper to get an idea of how it looks.

After that, write the rules for the game. Dont make your game too complicated otherwise player might get bored with the game.

Make any other things or objects you need for the game, like game pieces or numbered cards. You might even make a dice or special characters for the game.

Test the game. Make sure that it is easy to play and identify the things that aren't working well.

Finally, once you have your prototype of the game have other people try it in order to get critical feedback and to see what changes you need to make.

The most important thing is to make the game fun and easy to learn. You want people to like your game and for it to sell well. Games that tend to require a lot of brain power generally do not appeal to the majority of people.

Which TWO options are not mentioned as good examples of themes for home-made board games.

a. business

b. solving a mystery

c. family life

d. using shapes

e. beating an opponent

f. developing a skill

g. get away from a situation

h. visiting new places

Why does the writer suggest not to make a board game by yourself? Give two reasons.

In the final paragraph the writer says, Games that tend to require a lot of brain power generally do not appeal to the majority of people What do you think the write means by this statement?

a) What is the writers purpose?

and

b) Explain why you think this is the writers purpose. You must use detailed evidence from text to support answer.