Physics

Physics is the study of the behavior of objects in nature on the most fundamental level. For realism, you should be aware of basic physical laws and how to apply them to your game.

 Speed and Velocity

Velocity is a vector formed by combining speed with a direction.

 Acceleration

Acceleration -- also a vector -- occurs whenever the velocity changes.

 Newton's Law

 Newton's Three Laws of Motion

1. The velocity of a system will not change unless it experiences a net external force.
2. The acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to its mass and proportional to the net external force applied.
3. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

 Flash Examples

 Speed
Run the car1.swf example file Run
Open the example file in Flash

 Speed in Two Directions
Run the car2.swf example file
Open the example file in Flash

 Acceleration
Run the car4.swf example file
Open the example file in Flash

 Newton's Second Law
Run the balloon.swf example file
Open the example file in Flash

 Gravity
Run the bounce.swf example file
Open the example file in Flash

 Friction
Run the roll.swf example file
Open the example file in Flash

 Velocity
Run the roll2.swf example file
Open the example file in Flash

 Game Review

Matching - A memory game - the object is to flip two matching cards.

 Reading

  Flash mx Game Design Demystified: Chapter 4

 Design Project

Derivative idea - adapting movies/pop culture to game (i.e., Pirates of the Caribbean).

 Documentation Project

Gameplay levels and prompts.