An Educational Game: Rubric

Criteria	Excellent (4)	Above Average (3)	Satisfactory (2)	Poor (1)	Code Fred: Survival Mode
Instructions	Instructions are clear and concise. They adhere to the structure of the game and follow the flow of the game without interrupting game play.	Instructions and goals of the game are stated. Some portions may cause confusion, but the game goes on.	Instructions are confusing or incomplete. Missing information may cause a “rage- quit”.	There are no instructions and/or the goal(s) of the games are vague.	(4) Instructions to play the game are clear and come before each mini- game “section”
User Friendliness	Controls are easy to learn and navigate. Independent game play is possible.	Controls are slightly difficult and game has minimal disruptions to navigate or re-navigate.	Some difficulty in playing. Requires review of instructions or controls multiple times to grasp.	Difficult to play.	(3) Controls are slightly difficult to learn, but has no learning curve. May be easier to play on a touch-enabled device rather than point and clicking.
Visual Appeal	The game is visually pleasing and has well- placed graphics and illustrations.	The game has appreciable visuals that could use some improvements to increase engage their audience.	The graphics of the game interfere with game play and may affect readability of instructions or game play.	The game did not have any graphics or is not visually pleasing.	(4) The game has graphics and colors that are easy on the eyes and easy to follow. It does not detract from the game.
Aural Appeal (Music/Sound Effects)	Background music is pleasant and engaging. It plays throughout the game and follows its pace.	Music and sound effects play throughout the game, but may cut out at unspecified times.	Game has music and/or sound effects that play in the background, but do not follow game play.	Music and sound effects are distracting from game play or are nonexistent.	(4) Background music is exciting and enticing. It follows the rhythm of the game and plays all throughout with smooth transitions.
Engagement and Feedback	The game is extremely interesting and piques interest to pay attention to complete game play. Would recommend.	The game is interesting and completing game play may happen if time allows. Some may play elsewhere.	The game is somewhat interesting. Some may play elsewhere.	The game is not interesting.	(3.5) The game is extremely interesting although quite limited after game play. It only displays how long it took to play through and no “point system”.
Is there a paywall?	No. Completely Free.	No, but some sections are pay to play.	Yes. Most sections are pay to play.	Yes. Pay to Play.	(4) The game is completely free to play.
Is it multiplayer?			Yes (1 pt)	No (0 pt)	(0) Unfortunately, this game was not designed to be multiplayer
				X/25	22.5 / 25

20-25 [Exemplary]

15-19 [Above Average]

10-14 [Needs Improvement]

0-9 [Unsatisfactory]