Designing Positive Video Game Concepts

Creating games that promote teamwork and kindness Learning about responsible online behaviour LH History - Exploring Fortnite's Impact

What Makes a Video Game Positive?

Players work together as a team Everyone feels safe and respected Kind behaviour is rewarded Players help each other learn and improve Problems are solved peacefully

Brainstorm: Teamwork in Games

Think-Pair-Share Activity What does teamwork look like in games? How can players be respectful online? Share your ideas with the class

Positive Online Behaviour vs Negative Behaviour

{"left":"Helping new players learn the game\nSharing resources and power-ups\nUsing kind words in chat\nCelebrating everyone's achievements\nReporting problems to adults","right":"Being mean to other players\nKeeping all the best items for yourself\nUsing rude or hurtful language\nExcluding others from the team\nIgnoring bullying behaviour"}

Design Your Game Concept

Use your storyboard template Include teamwork missions or challenges Add rules for kind behaviour Think about how players can help each other Draw pictures and write short descriptions

Reflection Questions

Why did you include this rule in your game? How will your game encourage players to be good teammates? How can players help keep your game safe and friendly? What makes your game different from others?

Building Positive Gaming Communities

What We've Learned Today

Positive games encourage teamwork and collaboration Good online behaviour makes games fun for everyone We can design games that promote kindness Respectful players create safe gaming spaces Our game ideas show how to work together