Game design

1. Game design is the process of creating the rules, mechanics, goals, and overall experience of a video game. It involves balancing gameplay elements, designing levels and challenges, creating a compelling story, and ensuring that players are engaged and entertained throughout their gaming experience. Game designers often work closely with artists, programmers, and other professionals to bring their vision to life and create an immersive and enjoyable game for players to enjoy.

What is the term for the process by which a game's mechanics and rules are designed?

A) Animation
B) Storyboarding
C) Game design
D) Software development

2. What does A/B testing involve in game design?

A) Optimizing game code for performance
B) Creating art assets for the game
C) Testing two versions of a feature/game element to see which performs better
D) Writing dialogue for characters

3. What is 'player agency' in game design?

A) The game's rating by players
B) The extent to which players can make meaningful choices in the game
C) The speed at which the game progresses
D) The number of players in a multiplayer game

4. What does the term 'UI' stand for in game design?

A) User Interface
B) Unit Interaction
C) Underlying Integration
D) User Instruction

5. What does 'NPC' stand for in game design?

A) Non-Player Character
B) New Playable Content
C) Next-Gen Platform Collaboration
D) National Player Competition

6. What is 'game difficulty' in game design?

A) The frequency of in-game events
B) The number of game modes available
C) The amount of in-game currency
D) The level of challenge presented to players in a game

7. What is 'level design' in game design?

A) Creating the layout, challenges, and objectives of game levels
B) Testing the game's performance
C) Designing physical game components
D) Developing the game's storyline

8. What does 'immersion' mean in game design?

A) The process of saving game progress
B) The size of the game map
C) The feeling of being deeply engaged and absorbed in the game world
D) The act of quitting the game

9. Which game design concept involves giving players the freedom to choose their actions and the outcomes that follow?

A) Forced Encounters
B) Scripted Events
C) Linear Progression
D) Player Agency

10. Which term refers to the tactile response players get from engaging with a game?

A) Haptic feedback
B) Visual aesthetics
C) Voice acting
D) User interface

11. In game design, what are 'cutscenes'?

A) Unlockable game assets
B) Game-breaking bugs
C) Pre-rendered or in-game cinematic sequences that advance the story
D) Player-controlled camera movements

12. What does the acronym 'AI' stand for in game design?

A) Adaptive Interaction
B) Advanced Input
C) Artificial Intelligence
D) Action Interface

13. Which game design concept involves maintaining a consistent and believable game world?

A) Distraction
B) Immersion
C) Disruption
D) Divergence

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