Loose Change Game Design
Description: Imagine you have seven pennies, five nickels, three dimes, two quarters and a
silver dollar. Using this amount of change and no more, design a game. You may use a pencil or
pen and two sheets of blank or graph paper, one page can be used as a game map or board, the
other to sketch out ideas and details. Make sure to include instructions on how to play the
game. You may work in groups of three or less.
Help? : Are you struggling with ideas, think of your favorite video or board game and its
elements? What’s the theme of the game? Who are the players, obstacles and enemies? What
are the objectives and how does the player reach the end goal? What are the rewards or
penalties of the game? Good Luck!