Kotova Ianina
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Kotova Ianina

MESA Scratch it Up 2019-2020

The Scratch it up competition piloted in the season of 2019 – 2020. When participating, the team of two had to create a functional videogame in 60 minutes.

“The Diamond Chase”, the Second Place winner of the competition by Ianina Kotova.

Guidelines

When submitting a game for the competition, it had to follow many criteria and guidelines in order to be qualified to enter. Here are the official rules

  1. Point System – the game must have point system.
    • The point system or scoreboard must be visible
    • The user will use points in at least two different increments
    • A sound effect must be played when a character looses or earns points
  2. A User Controlled Character
    • Must have at least 2 costume changes during gameplay
    • Must be able to move on its own during gameplay
    • Must be controlled with a keyboard or mouse
  3. A non-Player Controlled Character (NPC)
    • Must have at lest 2 costume changes.
    • Must be able to move on its own during gameplay
  4. Background
    • The “Stage” must have at least 2 backdrop changes during gameplay
    • Each background must have its own looping sound
  5. The game should have a timer where the game play must end between 2-3 minutes
  6. Instructions – The game must contain clear and informative in game instructions relevant to all ages and skill levels
  7. Start Menu and Restart
    • The menu will have the name of the game and start button
    • There must be a restart button that when selected the scoreboard, timer and characters to return to their initial status or positions.

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/374342809

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