H79.2844 Lecture 4 Credits
Instructor(s): Parker
Smart phones have opened mobile
gaming to a wide audience, beyond the hardcore gamer. In this class, we
focus on casual games that each that broader audience. The class
begins with an introduction to building Android applications with
Google's SDK and
Eclipse. Students discover the basics of creating layouts and custom
views, playing music and sound effects, and getting user input
from the touch screen and accelerometer. We also discuss how simple
mechanics can make for immensely satisfying games. There is class
discussion and readings on the success of casual games such as
Bejeweled, Tetris, and Snood. Intro to Computational Media or
equivalent programming experience is required.
