Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Each character has limited lives

Mechanism:

Moving blocks Step-pads - to open doors Lifts Transport 2 characters, with different abilities.

Critical Thinking Keywords:

Reflective thinking:

• Given information / statement and judge their validity. E.g. given a set of true statements, judge whether another statement is true or false
• Be able to find similarities and differences in statements and perspectives
• Examine different viewpoints and critically evaluate its pros and cons

Correct assessing of statements (see above)

The propensity and skill to engage in an activity with reflective scepticism

• See above
• Furthermore, being in a team environment where two players are given characters with different roles/goals, the players would need to explain their thoughts to each other to understand/continue cooperatively with game play

Problem solving,logic and reasoning (intellectual)

• Make player question their solutions/approaches; trigger different thinking patterns within player. E.g. make sure the player gains prior knowledge of game items in previous levels, and change the way the item is used in a different level. Similarly, use the same map/level to achieve different objectives.
• Being able to see links,. E.g. using metaphors and natural linking e.g. hammer and nail, to guide players towards goals. similar nature between different matters: e.g. the solution is represented in a different matter, but of similar nature to the problem. If the players can make this connection, they would be able to achieve their goals
• Be able to filter irrelevant information from the important information, given the objectives.

Metacognition

• Self-awareness. E.g. learn about the character through gameplay & discover their weaknesses and strengths
• Players need to learn to be aware of their own thoughts, start criticizing their decisions and ideas