COMPETITIVE EVENTS--Computer Game and Simulation Programming
2009-10 Topic

Computer Game and Simulation Programming
 

Interactive computer games and simulations have achieved broad acceptance and implementation in a wide variety of business and educational disciplines. Buried within many of these programs is a message that advances the player’s experience from simple entertainment to edutainment. This event tests the programmer’s skill in designing a functional interactive simulation/game that will both entertain and educate/inform the player.

Restrictions: None
Region Leadership Conference Eligibility: Not a regional event
State Leadership Conference Eligibility: A maximum of two projects must be submitted to PA FBLA Executive Director by the published deadline. Top 10 individuals will participate in oral presentation of project at the SLC.

2009-2010 Topic:
You will develop an entertaining simulation/game where the protagonist navigates hazards/obstacles involving lack of knowledge, confidence, or experience that can be overcome with FBLA inspired powerups. Powerups should highlight FBLA benefits that increase the player’s knowledge, confidence, and/or experience needed to overcome realistic challenges a student might face at school, college, or the workplace. The audience is for middle and high school.