^ Task: Alpha Milestone

Definition

Each team will present their alpha game release.

Requirements

The alpha release should be fully complete at a systems level, including all of the elements required of the final game but in a preliminary state.

The alpha should give a good indication of the feel of the game and where refinement will need to occur in order for the Beta release to be fun and performant.

Major Game Elements

attract loop
- title
- instructions
- high scores
- sample game play (optional)
main game
- player join-in
- game play
- game over
- initials entry for high scores

Grading Criteria

your grade will be one of:

100 a systems complete, playable game is presented, with major game play elements and some draft art and sound in place

85 the game is still systems incomplete, missing significant assets, and/or has serious bugs

0 nothing was turned in or the game is very incomplete, broken, or unplayable