This document discusses the importance of providing clear instructions to players of a game and the use of algorithms within games. It defines algorithms as sets of instructions that must be carried out for things to happen in a game. The goals are to understand the need for clear instructions, know what algorithms are used for in games, and be able to create a winnable computer game. The task is to create suitable algorithms in a game to meet requirements and provide evidence of triggers, player actions, and rules to help or challenge the player.

1. Algorithms
Lesson 6

2. Providing Instruction
Why is it important to provide
clear instructions for a person
playing your game?
What methods can be used to
give instruction to a player
during a game?

3. Lesson Goals
 Understand the need for clear instructions
 Know what algorithms are used for in games
 Be able to create a winnable computer game
#algorithm
#succeed

4. Marking
Marks Learning Objective
1 – 6
Pass
Use basic algorithms in the game which are sometimes
appropriate. Algorithms work some of the time.
7 – 11
Merit
Use basic algorithms in the game which are mostly
appropriate. Algorithms work most of the time.
12 – 15
Distinction
Use basic algorithms in the game which are always
appropriate. Algorithms work all of the time.
#algorithm
#succeed

5. Algorithms
Understand need for instruction
Be able to create a winnable game
 Algorithms are basically a set of instructions that must be carried
out for something to happen within a computer game.
 Each rule or action that you put
into your game is a small
algorithm which will be carried
out at some point.
 The algorithms used in your
game should result in a good
chance of success for the person
playing your game.
#algorithm
#succeed

6. Your Task
Understand need for instruction
Be able to create a winnable game
 Create suitable algorithms in your game to meet the client
requirements and create screenshot evidence of:
 Triggers
 Player Actions
 Show evidence of any additional
rules you have added into your
game to help the player win.
 Provide evidence of any rules
which have been included to
provide challenge for a player.
#algorithm
#succeed

7. Keywords
 Algorithm
 Succeed
Understand need for instruction
Be able to create a winnable game
 A process or set of instructions to be
carried out in the game.
 To achieve the objectives that have been
set within a computer game.
#algorithm
#succeed