Introduction to Video Game Development Using Game Maker

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California Educators Together

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Subjects

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Information Technology

License

CC BY-SA

Standards

Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools

ICT.PS.D.D3.3 Using simple game development tools, create a game or simulation.
ICT.PS.D.D2.6 Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques used to evaluate game mechanics, game play, flow, and game design.
ICT.PS.D.D3.2 Create a design specification document to include interface and delivery choices, rules of play, navigation functionality, scoring, media choices, start and end of play, special features, and development team credits.
AME.PS.D.D4.3 Explain how to create the illusion of 3-D in a 2-D environment.
AME.PS.D.D4.4 Create 2-D art and 3-D models.

Introduction to Video Game Development Using Game Maker

Do you want to develop computer games without spending countless hours learning how to become a programmer? Then you've come to the right place. Game Maker allows you to make exciting computer games, without the need to write a single line of code. Making games with Game Maker is a lot of fun. Using easy to learn drag-and-drop actions, you can create professional looking games within very little time. You can make games with backgrounds, animated graphics, music and sound effects, and even 3D games! And when you've become more experienced, there is a built-in programming language, which gives you the full flexibility of creating games with Game Maker. What is best, is the fact that Game Maker can be used free of charge. You can do anything you want with the games you produce, you can even sell them! Also, if you register your copy of Game Maker, you can unlock extra functions, which extend the capabilities of the program. Game Maker comes preloaded with a collection of freeware images and sounds to get you started.