Presentation Final Game Pitch

Time:

• Prepare: 5-15 min
• Implementation: 60 min

Type(s) of Essential(s):

Prerequisite:

Game Idea and Prototype Pitch

• Defining Game Fundamentals for Pitch
• Refining Game Idea
• Pitch Fundamentals Discussion
• Designing Game Pitch Presentation
• Words of Confidence
• Practice Presentation of Game Pitch

Game Review Pitch

• Creating Your Game Review Criteria
• Pitch Fundamentals Discussion
• Designing Game Pitch Presentation
• Words of Confidence
• Practice Presentation of Game Pitch

Overview

Each pair or small group presents their pitch to a bigger audience of the learners’ family members, game designers, educators, and other invited guests.

Essentials in the Activity

Learners present their finalized game pitch to an audience, which is similar to pitches conducted by game developers. Learners use different modalities within their presentation to convey information about the game and its design, showcasing their knowledge about the Transformational Design Framework and design in general. Learners often use emotional regulation strategies before and during their presentation delivery. For pair or small group presentations, learners rotate leading sections amongst each other, ensuring each has an opportunity to be centered and present information. They also utilize collaborative and relationship skills to discuss and determine how each member will contribute to the presentation.

Goals and Outcomes

Goal: Learners present their overall game pitch to a bigger audience while showing off what they have learned throughout the week in how to create a game.

Outcomes: Learners develop their presentation and oral communication skills. Since they were not able to make a complete game due to timing, the learners have first-hand experience in understanding that game design is a process.

Materials

Prepare Materials based on the pitch option

For Game Idea and Prototype Pitch
Presentation, prototype, projector, white/projector screen

For Game Review Pitch
Presentation, projector, white/projector screen

Preparation

Prepare for this activity based on the pitch option selected

For Game Idea and Prototype Pitch
Complete prerequisites.

Have learners share a copy of their pitch with educators and verify the most updated version of each presentation and prototype are saved and ready. Inform learners of the order they will present.

For Game Review Pitch
Complete prerequisites.

Have learners share a copy of their pitch with educators and verify the most updated version of each presentation is saved and ready. Inform learners of the order they will present.

Implementation and Completion

One or two educators introduce the session and provide the audience with the purpose of the session, overview of activities, and goals of the youth session. Learners then present the final version of their game pitch to family members, friends, and staff.