Year 9 - Item 2: Text-based adventure game

Year 9 - Item 2: Text-based adventure game

1. Algorithm constructs

   • Iteration
     • Explanation
       • Repeating a block of code while a condition is ongoing
     • Example
       • While match ongoing - used to advance time
   • Assignment
     • Explanation
       • Storing or changing data held inside a variable
     • Example
       • Updating score using team score +1
   • Selection and condition
     • Example
     • Explanation
   • Sequence
     • Explanation
       • Code executes line-by-line in order
     • Example
       • Do you want to shoot or pass. If choice shoot, Do you want to shoot left or right

2. Existing text based games

   • Zork
     • Classic 1970s interactive fantasy text crawler.
   • Football manager
     • Sports data simulator focusing heavily on text match commentary.

3. Ideas for Story

   • Shopping
     • Buy this or that
   • Soccer match
     • Shoot left or right
   • Adventure
     • Left or right path

4. Code constructs

   • Variables
     • Explanation
       • Memory locations holding modifiable match data
     • Example
       • Match time, goals scored etc.
   • IF Statement
     • Explanation
       • Evaluates user string inputs to trigger localised outcomes
     • Example
       • If, has ball = true
   • IF ELSE Statement
     • Explanation
       • Using clean catch-all logic to capture typed input errors or hesitation.
     • Example
       • Triggers a certain code if a player type-os or misses a command prompt.
   • While loop
     • Explanation
       • Used to repeat a block of code continuously so the game doesn't instantly end after one choice
     • Example
       • While match ongoing

5. Succes Criteria

   • Variables
     • Must declare at least 10 active data variables.
   • Binary Inputs
     • Every narrative choice must present at least 2 distinct user pathways
   • WHILE loop
     • Match must iterate continuously inside an engine wrapper loop.
   • Link with user persona
     • Features clean layout menus designed specifically for quick, clear choice selections.
   • Variables fit storyline
     • Content must strictly feature real-world football mechanics.