Geometric Probability Game Design
1. Abstract
a. You and a team of 2 other people are to design a game that involves Geometric Probability
to play and win. You will design the rules for the game and are responsible for having all
of the necessary pieces for your game. Once the games are designed, turned in, and
graded, the 2 Geometry classes will meet in the auditorium for a couple days for a “Game
Day” (this is not the stay home from school and play Xbox type of game day). Here you
will show off your game to other students in the school, your friends, and if you so wish,
your family. Everyone will be required to show off their work, so make the best of it!!!!!
2. Requirements… you will be graded on the following.
a. Materials- you are responsible for gathering or creating all of the materials needed to
play your game. Make sure you have a list of everything, and compile it in a timely
fashion. Churches often have spinning wheels and such that they may lend you, or you can
be a total creator, and come up with everything yourself. (CAREFUL NOT TO BRING
IN COPYRIGHTED GAMEBOARDS)
b. Rules- you are responsible for typing up a rules description to be turned in with your
game. Feel free to take formats from other games that you know. You will have to display
your basic rules so people playing it for the first time can read and understand.
c. Mastery- you are responsible for understanding your game in detail (practice it!). As
people read your rules display, be prepared to answer any questions they may have. You
may also have to demo or explain your game to the class, so once again… be prepared!
d. Creativity/Originality- you are responsible for making the game original and exciting. Try
your best to make your game the most popular. The most popular game in the 9th grade
will receive 10 bonus points per person. Beware of “Monopoly Syndrome”… make sure
your game doesn’t last forever. Oh yeah, your game needs a name.
e. Calculations- you are responsible for having at least 1 major set of Geometric
probability calculations. You will need to turn in a sketch of your game board, spinners,
wheels, dart boards, etc., with calculations of each geometric probability (number of
points, probability of hitting each spot on the dart board, probability of spinning a certain
number, etc)
f. Teamwork- If someone in your group refuses to work, let me know, and I will deal with
that person. The jobs should be split up equally.
3. Examples of Types of Probability Games
a. Games of Chance (MOST FUN)
i. “Chuck-o-Luck”… Games with spinning wheel probability
ii. “Plinko”.. I’m sure you’ve heard of it
iii. Think “Carnival Games”
b. Physical Games (ALSO VERY FUN)
i. Bean Bag Toss Games: Mr. Miller’s personal favorite
ii. Dartboard Games: we won’t use real darts here
c. Board Games (USUALLY GETS THE JOB DONE: EXCITES NO ONE)
i. It would have to have a spinner, of course.
d. NEED HELP
i. Site the internet for help on creating game boards, displays, rules, etc.
TITLE OF GAME____________________________________________________________________
TYPE OF GAME_____________________________________________________________________
NAMES_____________________________________________________________________________
PERIOD(S)___________
DATE:______________________________
SCORING RUBRIC
A. MATERIALS
a. All materials are present and accounted for.
_____/10 pts
b. Whether borrowed or made, materials are neat and accurate.
_____/10 pts
B. RULES
a. Typed rules sheet turned in, with little to no mistakes.
_____/20 pts
b. Basic rules are on a display for new players to use, and easy to see.
_____/10 pts
C. MASTERY
a. The group of 3 understands the game completely.
_____/5 pts
b. The group has successfully demoed the game and answered questions.
D. CREATIVITY/ORIGINALITY
a. Game is your own design, not a knock off of another popular game.
_____/15 pts
_____/10 pts
b. Game is played in a timely fashion
_____/5 pts
c. Title of the game suits the style and play of the game.
_____/5 pts
E. CALCULATIONS
a. All geometric situations are created on a computer and neat
_____/15 pts
b. Calculations or the situations are turned in and correct (may be written).
_____/25 pts
F. TEAMWORK
a. No reports of “lack of effort” or “lack of participation” while working on
this project (in school and out)
_____/20 pts
G. TOTAL SCORE
H. INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS:
___________/150 pts