Gaming Unlocked Unit 2

Match the game level layout type with its description.

"linear" means...

• The player progresses from one end of the level to the other through a single route.

• The player’s path through the level will split multiple times before reaching the end of the level. The paths will not necessarily reconverge.

• The player has several potential start and end points. The player has the freedom to explore the environment and decide how and when to complete specific objectives.

"bottlenecking" means...

• The player has the option to choose one of multiple routes throughout the level. All paths eventually converge into a linear path, where they may split again to lead the player toward the end of the level.

• The player’s path through the level will split multiple times before reaching the end of the level. The paths will not necessarily reconverge.

• The player progresses from one end of the level to the other through a single route.

"branching" means...

• The player’s path through the level will split multiple times before reaching the end of the level. The paths will not necessarily reconverge.

• The player has several potential start and end points. The player has the freedom to explore the environment and decide how and when to complete specific objectives.

• The level is centralized around one main area. This is an area where the player will continue to return to after completing objectives and unlocking new paths and areas.

"open-world" means...

• The player has several potential start and end points. The player has the freedom to explore the environment and decide how and when to complete specific objectives.

• The player’s path through the level will split multiple times before reaching the end of the level. The paths will not necessarily reconverge.

• The player progresses from one end of the level to the other through a single route.

"hub or spoke" means...

• The level is centralized around one main area. This is an area where the player will continue to return to after completing objectives and unlocking new paths and areas.

• The player has several potential start and end points. The player has the freedom to explore the environment and decide how and when to complete specific objectives.

• The player progresses from one end of the level to the other through a single route.

Which board game feature best compares to a random number generator in a video game?

• the method of movement on the game board

• the game pieces that represent each player

• the design and layout of the game board

• the victory conditions of the game

The _[blank]_ can change from level to level in a game, making each one unique in mood and visually different from the next.

• color scheme

• story line

• characters

• scoreboard

True or False?

The music played in a particular level of a video game is a key feature that can make a level unique from other levels.

• True

• False

The player character might be hard to control in areas of the level. The character becomes numb and loses traction when walking across the ground, making it more difficult to start and stop moving.

On which elemental condition is the design of this level based?

• fire

• water

• ice

• desert

One particular level in Skylanders requires the player to successfully guide creatures through a dangerous maze. Upon completing the maze, a door unlocks and the player may continue to progress through the level.

What unique task did the player complete in order to proceed through this level?

• defeat an enemy

• solve a puzzle

• answer a question

• buy a weapon