List as many genres in games that you can think of.

• Sports

• Driving

• Adventure

• Action

• Simulation

• Strategy (turn-based/real-time)

• Stealth

• Survival Horror

• Fighting

• FPS

• Puzzle

• Rhythm/Music

• Platform

• Role play (RPG)

• MMORPG

• Management

• Educational (‘serious’)

• Viral marketing

Genres in GamingBefore developing your game ideas, you need to develop an understanding of the different design

principles common to each genre.

To be able to outline genres (Pass)To be able to outline genres in detail (Merit)To be able to outline genres with specific detail and reference (Distinction)

To be able to outline genres (Pass)To be able to outline genres in detail (Merit)To be able to outline genres with specific detail and reference (Distinction)

Select 5 different genres.

For each one mind map the different design principles common to each genre.

Use your knowledge of visual styles and gameplay for the previous assignment to guide this map.

You should also use research of games from within the genre to reinforce your understanding.