This activity introduces Girl Scout Brownies to the fundamentals of game design and development. It provides a structured framework for understanding the elements that comprise a game, encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities. Successful completion typically involves designing, building, and testing a game, demonstrating an understanding of core game mechanics. For example, Brownies might create a board game, a simple video game using a block-based coding platform, or an outdoor game with specific rules and objectives.
Participating in this initiative promotes teamwork, critical thinking, and computational thinking skills. Historically, such activities have been valuable in fostering interest in STEM fields among young girls. The process of designing a game teaches planning, logic, and iteration, while building the game provides practical application of these concepts. Completing the task provides a sense of accomplishment and encourages further exploration of related topics.