Roblox 2

Day 2 - Game Design in Roblox / Playing & Creating Games

Objective: Understand game mechanics and player interaction, design game environments and structures, implement scripting to add functionality, and incorporate audio and visual elements into games.

1. Understanding Game Mechanics and Player Interaction (15 mins)

Goal: Teach students about the key components of game mechanics and how players interact with games.

Activities:

1. Introduction to Game Mechanics:

   • Explain what game mechanics are: the rules and systems that define how a game operates.

   • Discuss common game mechanics: objectives, challenges, rewards, and player controls.

2. Player Interaction:

   • Explain how players interact with games through controls and interfaces.

   • Discuss the importance of intuitive controls and clear instructions.

3. Examples of Game Mechanics:

   • Show examples of different game mechanics in popular Roblox games (e.g., obstacle courses, tycoon games, adventure games).

   • Discuss how these mechanics influence player engagement and enjoyment.

2. Designing Game Environments and Structures (20 mins)

Goal: Teach students how to design and build game environments and structures in Roblox Studio.

Activities:

1. Planning the Environment:

   • Explain the importance of planning the layout and design of a game environment.

   • Discuss elements such as terrain, structures, and objects that make up the game world.

2. Creating Terrain and Structures:

   • Demonstrate how to use the Terrain tool to create landscapes (hills, valleys, water).

   • Show how to build structures using parts (blocks, ramps, platforms).

   • Use the Toolbox to add pre-made models and assets to the environment.

3. Hands-on Activity:

   • Guide students through creating their own game environment.

   • Encourage them to design a simple level or area with terrain and structures.

3. Implementing Scripting to Add Functionality (25 mins)

Goal: Teach students how to use Lua scripting to add interactive functionality to their games.

Activities:

1. Introduction to Scripting:

   • Recap the basics of Lua scripting introduced on Day 1.

   • Explain how scripts can be used to create interactive elements (e.g., moving platforms, doors, collectible items).

2. Scripting Examples:

Demonstrate how to create a simple script to make a platform move:
local part = script.Parent

local function movePart()

  part.Position = part.Position + Vector3.new(0, 10, 0)

end

part.Touched:Connect(movePart)

Show how to create a script for a collectible item that increases the player's score:
local item = script.Parent

local function collectItem(hit)

  if hit.Parent:FindFirstChild("Humanoid") then

    item:Destroy()

    print("Item collected!")

  end

end

item.Touched:Connect(collectItem)