Grade 6 · Paper game design

Final game build plan

Plan the materials and steps for your final game.

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HANDOUT 13PAPER GAME DESIGN

Prepare the final build plan

TODAY’S ASSESSMENT CRITERION CFORMATIVE ASSESSMENT Criterion C only: create an efficient final build plan that includes materials, production steps, visual choices, and time for testing.

For this handout, your teacher records a score for Criterion C only. The other criteria are not being graded on this task.

Key words you need today

WORDWHAT IT MEANS
production plana numbered order for making the final version
visual systemrepeated colours, symbols, and type that help players understand components
quality checka final test for spelling, durability, labels, and rule clarity

Follow these steps

1List final materials. Include quantities, for example ‘30 printed cards, 4 tokens, 1 laminated board’.
2Write a build order. Number every step from preparing files to packing the game. Include time for a final playtest.
3Choose a visual system. Decide colours for categories, symbols for actions, and a readable type style for instructions.
4Make a quality-check list. Add checks for spelling, cut edges, durable pieces, matching rules, and a playable game.

Record your thinking

Final materials and quantities: … ________________________________________________________________________________
My build order: 1… 2… 3… ________________________________________________________________________________
My visual system will help players because… ________________________________________________________________________________

Check before you upload

□ My material list is complete and realistic.

□ My production plan has a numbered order.

□ My visual system supports clear gameplay.

□ My plan includes a final playtest and quality check.

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HANDOUT 13 • CRITERION C RUBRICPAPER GAME DESIGN

Continue using the evidence from the previous page.

Criterion C rubric • score out of 8

SCOREWHAT YOUR WORK SHOWS
7–8My plan is exceptionally thorough, efficient, and anticipates production and usability details that will strengthen the final game.
5–6My plan is logical, realistic, and supports a clear, complete final build.
3–4My plan includes some materials and steps, but details are incomplete.
1–2My plan is missing key steps or cannot guide final construction.

Teacher score — Criterion C: ____ / 8