Game Review Form
(for CSE 481p)

Instructions:

Method 1: Prepare your answers in a word processor or simple text editor, then copy and paste your answers into the form's boxes, print as PDF, and submit the file via Canvas.. Method 2: Using your own computer (so the browser can save your partial answers, if needed), type your answers directly into the boxes. Then print as PDF, and the submit the file via Canvas. Method 3. Create a document in Microsoft Word or Google Drive that looks very similar in its layout to this page. Enter your answers, save as PDF, and submit via Canvas.

Reviewed by:

Your name goes here

Name of the game:

The name of the game goes here

Type of game:

Describe the type of game here. (E.g., card game, board game, branching story, turn-based strategy game, computer simulation-based game)

Authors of the game:

Who developed the game (authors and/or company)?

Release date and version:

When was the game released, and which version are you reviewing?

Where available:

Where is the game available? (If online, give its URL)

How many can play?

How many players (call this n) can play together in the game? Does it work better for certain values of n?

Appropriate for ages...

For what age groups is the game appropriate? Pre-school? Primary school? Middle-school? High-school? College students? Adults in general? Is it intended for professionals?

"Serious" game?

To what extent does the game deal with a challenging problem?

Modeled aspect:

What aspect of the problem or the phenomenon is modeled?

Player roles:

Does each player take on a role in the game? If so, what role? What other roles are available?

Knowledge needed to play:

What knowledge is expected of a player?

What a player can learn:

What can a player learn in the game?

Main game mechanics:

What are the important game mechanics involved? (e.g., turn-taking, use of cards (real or simulated), navigating a maze, using money (or other currency), health points, game points, levels, adversaries, randomness, etc.)

Variety of possible experiences:

What variety of experiences is available over the course of multiple sessions?

Production values:

Comment on the production values or software complexity

Your own try-out:

Describe your experience as you played this game

Engagement:

How engaging did you find the game? How much time did it take you to play one game? Did you play this game multiple times? If so, roughly how many times?

Learning from playing:

Did you learn anything as a result of playing this game? If so, what? Was it worth your time?

Strengths and weaknesses:

In your opinion, what are the main strengths and weaknesses of the game?

Any other references:

If you used any other references (than the game itself) in answering the review questions, cite those here, with each URL (or author and publisher)