Video Game ComponentsOnline version Through the play and analysis of Gamestar Mechanic, students will learn the names and concepts behind the basic elements of a game. Students will utilize this resource to connects the images in Gamestar to the terms used to describe the game. by Technology Teacher 1 Do you know your Components?? Do you know your Video Game Components? ?????????????????????????? 2 Core Design Elements What's a Component?Components are one of the 5 core elements of game design.Components are the parts of your game like Avatars, Blocks and Enemies. 3 Instructions Review the following information as a resource to connect the images in Gamestar to the terms used to describe the game. The more you know, the further you go!!! 4 Avatar AvatarThe digital representation of a physical person in a virtual world or game. 5 Boss BossParticularly large, strong or difficult armed, opposing character. 6 Enemy EnemyAn armed, opposing character that deals damage and has a variety of attack and movement patterns. 7 Environment Block Environment BlockA block that is used as a surface or a wall. 8 Damage Block Damage BlockA block that hurts avatars on contact and is used as a harmful surface or wall. 9 Goal Block Goal BlockWhen an active Goal Block is touched the game is won. In some games, however, the avatar sprite must meet conditions before the Goal Block is activated. 10 Point Point A small item the Avatar can collect to meet the win conditions of a game or improve their score 11 Key KeyA key that can open locks of the same color. 12 Lock LockA lock that can only be opened by keys of the same color. 13 Timer TimerCounts seconds during gameplay. The player either needs to win before the time runs out or survive for a certain amount of time. 14 Frag Counter Frag CounterCounts the number of destroyed enemies and can be used as a goal. 15 Score Keeper Score KeeperCounts the number of points collected and can be used as a goal. 16 Health Meter Health MeterControls Avatar health. The game is lost when health reaches zero. 17 The End You did it!Are you ready play a game???
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