Learn how to design your own tabletop game in Maker Comics: Design a Game! The book begins by introducing readers to main characters Shen, Shondra, and Shontoya, who are attending a space summer camp to learn all about games from Professor Zephyr. As students read the lessons from Professor Zephyr and play the same games as in the story, they will be learning alongside the characters! The comic walks kids through all the basics of a game and game development, starting with playing different games to see how they work, progressing into learning to modify existing games, and then finally brainstorming and researching to create a prototype of a game all their own. The games do require two players, so readers will need a buddy, but all supplies are very minimal. This intuitive book not only teaches kids what to do but allows them to learn from the characters’ questions and actions too. At the back of the book is a glossary and a playtest feedback form. 128 pages, softcover.
Maker Comics: Design a Game!
Product Overview
- Comic book teaches kids all the basics of game development and walks them through creating their own tabletop game!
- As kids read about characters Shen, Shondra, and Shontoya at summer camp, they will learn all the same lessons and techniques as the characters
- Includes games to play to learn mechanics, instructions for modifying existing games, and guidance for brainstorming your own game
- Supplies needed are minimal and mostly simple household items
Description
Inside Maker Comics: Design a Game!, the next volume of First Second's DIY comic series, you'll find step-by-step instructions for six tabletop game design projects!
Siblings Shen, Shondra, and Shontoya arrive at Ludum Omega Summer Camp with a passion for games, and Professor Zephyr is excited to teach this year's students all about the art and science of game design! What makes a game fun? What kinds of games are out there? How can designers turn an okay game into a great one?
Kids will be able to learn many new skills through the projects and activities included in the Maker Comics series. This series covers a wide range of topics that students can enjoy exploring and learning more about. Each comic also features a new set of characters with an interesting story to accompany the projects contained throughout the book. The different activities in Maker Comics go right along with the characters and story, making it a very cohesive and easy read. This provides a more entertaining aspect for the reader that cannot be found in other DIY instructional books. The overall format and layout of these books make it a great series where a students can expand their interests and learn valuable skills.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-8 |
| Brand: | First Second Press |
| ISBN: | 9781250750525 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.6 |