^ Task: Prototype

Definition

Each team will present a working game prototype that implements the System Design.

Requirements

The emphasis for the prototype is a minimal but complete representation of all the game states. The game should be deployable and useable on the arcade machine, i.e. the ROM package should be in place, the attract loop should cycle, basic controls should function, and some rudimentary game play should be possible.

• ROM package
  • game thumbnail (swf or jpg, 136 x 102)
  • xml meta-data file
  • html host file (handles return to menu)
  • menu roms list update
• attract loop
  • title
  • instructions
  • high scores (can be static)
  • sample game play (optional)
• basic controls
  • com.pixeldroid.arcade.controls.fourplayer.FourPlayerControl
  • join game (initials entry optional)
  • basic game controls (can be minimal)
  • end game
• testing & profiling processes
  • runtime performance metrics (at least FPS)
  • runtime tracelogging or logging to in-game console
  • other checks, e.g. memory use, debug counts for movie clip & sound instantiation, function calls, etc. (optional)

Grading Criteria