Creativity
Main characters should have depth, the arrangement of objects and scenery should be
purposeful, not random. Entry may have put a new twist on an old game or a new take on
a popular story.
Characters
__/ 3
Design
__/ 3
Innovative
__/ 4
TOTAL
__/ 10
Originality
Not just another shooting or maze game. A completely original story or concept not something
taken from TV, books, videogames or movies.
Original story or idea
__/ 10 (0 for none, 5 for average, 10
TOTAL
outstanding)
__/ 10
Technical Merit
The difficulty of this entry. Sub-parts are moved. Camera moves are used. Has some
action take place at the same time. Uses a loop, a conditional, a list, and a variable. Has
more than one scene.
Moves sub-parts of objects
__/2
Moves the camera
__/1
Uses at least one do together (parallel exec) __/1
Uses at least one loop
__/1
Uses at least one conditional
__/1
Uses at least one list
__/1
Uses at least one variable
__/1
Has more than 1 scene
__/1
Number of methods
__/1 (for 1-3) __/2 (for 4-6) __/3 (for 7+)
TOTAL
_/12
Programming Practices
Commented code. Methods are associated with appropriate objects and actions are broken into
methods (not one really long method). Object and method names are meaningful. Use variables
instead of hard coding values where appropriate.
Comments
__/ 2
Functions/Methods on right objects and
__/ 3
broken into smaller methods.
Good Names
__/ 2
Variable Usage
__/ 1
TOTAL
__/ 8
Total for each entry___________________________ out of 40
Comedy
Causes laughing or giggling. Elements such as satyr or parody. Intentionally corny or lame.
Comedic Element
__/ 10
TOTAL
__/ 10
Drama
Has conflict, something characters/player has to overcome or achieve. Contains romance or
provokes an emotional response.
Conflict/Goal
__/ 7
Emotionally provoking
__/ 3
TOTAL
__/ 10
Educational – Game
Informative, explanation(“how-to”), a learning tool, when the user has finished playing the game
did they learn something?
Educational Value
__/ 10
TOTAL
__/ 10
Educational – Movie
Informative, explanation(“how-to”), a learning tool, when the user has finished viewing the
movie did they learn something?
Educational Value
__/ 10
TOTAL
__/ 10
Best Adventure Game
How interesting was the game. Do you want to play it again?
Entertainment value
__/ 10
TOTAL
__/ 10
Sound Track – Best Use of Music Award
Appropriate for situation, mood. Enjoyable music.
Music
__/ 7
Enjoyable
__/ 3
TOTAL
__/ 10
Sound Effects – Best Use of Sound Award
Has an appropriate amount of noises or sounds, dialog uses voice over, sounds are accurate and
meaningful
Meaningful
Amount
TOTAL
__/ 5
__/ 5
__/ 10
Dialogue – Best Use of Dialogue Award
Content is appropriate and meaningful.
Content
TOTAL
__/ 10
__/ 10