The document discusses the importance of prototyping simulations early and often. It recommends following an iterative process of prototyping, testing, gathering feedback, and refining. Specifically, it recommends: - Prototyping fundamental game design, user interface, mechanics, and learning objectives early with designers, subject matter experts, and potential users - Testing prototypes on the intended audience and refining based on their feedback before final development - Continually refining the simulation based on new playtests to ensure it meets learning objectives and provides a high-quality user experience

1. The Three P's of Simulation Development ROI: Prototype, Prototype, and Prototype Shon Bayer Managing Partner Bjorn Billhardt CEO Ben Katz Content Developer

4. Simulation Types and Development Costs Reference: http://clarkaldrich.blogspot.com/2007/02/costs-for-simulation.html Simulation Type 2D Game (10-15 min) Team-Based Business Simulation (1 day) Customized Board Game (4-8 hours) Branching Simulation (30 min - 1 hour) Spreadsheet Simulation (1-2 hours) Average Price 1. $75K-$125K 2. $50K-$100K+ 3. $250K-$500K+ 4. $100K-$250K 5. $20K-$40K

6. A Cautionary Tale

8. Two Process Models Standard Process Iterative Prototype-Driven Process Concept Beta Final

9. A Different Way to Develop Simulations

14. Hands on Prototyping Examples Paper + Excel Prototypes Excel Prototype Paper + Excel + Web Prototype Executive Challenge Supply Chain Management Simulation Finance Leader Simulation

15. Best Practices for Prototyping

20. What a Playtest Might Look Like Early Prototypes Later Prototypes 15 minutes Context and Vision Setting 15 minutes Articulate Learning Objectives 30 minutes Communicating Rules 15 minutes Communicating Rules 2 hours Play 1 hour Play 30 min Debrief Experience 30 minutes “ Real” Debrief 1 hour Brainstorm New Ideas + Consensus on next steps 1 hour Play 1 hour Debrief Experience

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