How do you create a video game prototype?

[LinkxPeach]

Will I need a white board to create a prototype?

 

[sitebender]

I assume a prototype is the working, basic version of the game. The white board is pre prototype. The sketching, rough draft of an idea before you create the prototype. You can use a chalkboard, napkins, or anything.

 

[pixeltroid]

How do you create a video game prototype?

I guess you just make 1 level of the actual game with all mechanics minus polished graphics.

 

[Evanski]

work on your core mechanics, think of it like a skeleton, start with the bone then FLESH it out

 

[Khao]

Making a prototype is exactly like making a game, except you don't worry about presentation, tutorials, or content.

Just make your mechanics work.

 

[Aleifr]

Personally I think a prototype should give people an idea of where the game is headed, so at the very least the core mechanics should be in the game. As far as art goes, I think it should at least be presentable, but definitely not a final product type thing.