Netizen Quest Slides
Level 1: Launch
5th Grade Computer Science
NETIZEN QUEST
Design, build, and playtest your own tabletop board game about staying safe and smart in cyberspace!
Day 1: AI Brainstorm
Day 2: Craft & Rule
Day 3: Playtest
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The Mission Mission Parameters
Your Quest: Board Game Design
You are a professional Game Studio. Your mission is to build an interactive, engaging board game that teaches other kids how to navigate the digital world.
Target Core Concepts
Cyberbullying armor, Digital footprints, and Social media traps & loops.
01
Day 1
Prompt your SchoolAI Sidekick. Lock in mechanics and rule drafts.
02
Day 2
Crafting hour! Construct your board, design deck, and rule book.
03
Day 3
Playtest Arena! Challenge peer groups and score their games.
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Day 1: AI Brainstorm Phase 1: Game Ideation
Your AI Design Partner
Today, you'll consult with your SchoolAI Co-Designer. It's a specialized AI space designed to ask you the right questions, refine your mechanics, and help you draft amazing rules.
What to figure out with AI today:
- What is the Goal of the Game? (How do players win?)
- How do players move? (Roll dice, draw prompt cards, flip coins?)
- How does the board incorporate Digital Citizenship challenges?
PROMPT BUILDER
Fill in the blanks on your AI Blueprint Sheet first, then type this into SchoolAI:
"I am a 5th grade game designer building a physical board game about staying safe and smart online. I want to design a [style] game using physical materials like [materials]. Players will win my game by [how to win]. Help me brainstorm creative rules, game paths, and cards that teach cyberbullying protection, positive digital footprints, and escaping screen-time tricks."
Success Metric
Complete and approve your Brainstorming Sheet today!
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Day 2: Construction Phase 3: Physical Blueprinting
Bring It to Life!
Gather your materials: cardboard, construction paper, notecards, markers, and scissors. Today is all about physical craftsmanship.
Materials Inventory:
✂️ Scissors & Glue 📦 Cardboard Base 🃏 Colored Notecards 🖍️ Markers & Crayons
Board Layout Guide
💡 Layout Styles:
Choose a Linear track, branching pathways, or circular loops!
💡 Event Spaces:
Mark spaces clearly! Draw a star for "Shield Draw", or a red danger skull for "Trapped!"
💡 Concept Cards:
Glue our printable Digital Citizenship cards onto special board spaces or stack them as a deck.
💡 Player tokens:
Use extra cardstock or cardboard tabs to fold and draw custom mini avatars!
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Day 2: Rules Template Phase 4: Writing Clear Laws
Publish Your Rules
The best game boards are useless without a clear Rule Book. Your rules must be structured so that a group of complete strangers can play without you explaining anything!
The Rule Book Challenge
Before Day 3, your Rule Book must be written, readable, and tucked neatly alongside your game board.
Rule Structure Formula
A Objective: Clear conditions on how to win.
B Setup: How many pieces, how cards are dealt.
C Turn Play: Roll, draw, solve a prompt, advance?
D Edge Cases: What happens if you land on another player?
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Day 3: Playtesting Phase 5: Battle-Testing Your Rules
Enter the Playtest Arena!
Now it's time to test your creations. Today, your group will swap games with neighboring groups to playtest.
The Silent Observer Rule
When another group is playing your game, you cannot explain anything. You must sit quietly, observe, and watch where they get confused. This is how you learn if your rulebook works!
Playtester's Code
Be Kind: Play with respect and value your classmate's hard work.
Be Observant: Spot typos or tricky gaps in the rules.
Be Constructive: Share actionable, helpful advice.
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Day 3: Feedback Loop Phase 6: Evaluating the Quest
How to Rate a Game
Use the Peer Playtest Feedback Form. Your scorecards are crucial for the game designers to upgrade their creations.
The Scoring Dimensions
- 🛡️ Safety Lore: Did the game teach digital citizenship well?
- 🎲 Gameplay Flow: Were the mechanics exciting and fair?
- 📖 Rule Clarity: Was the rulebook easy to read?
The Feedback Formula
When writing feedback for other groups, always use the "Sandwich Method":
1. Bread: Something you loved about the game!
2. Filling: One clear, constructive tip for improvement.
3. Bread: Another positive element or funny moment from play.
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Quest Complete Final Reflections
CONGRATULATIONS, CREATORS!
You've built and tested physical prototypes of virtual world dynamics. Remember: the rules we build into games are like the habits we build in our digital lives.
Block Cyberbullies
Use proper report shields both on your gameboards and in real feeds.
Check Your Trails
Keep digital footprints deliberate, helpful, and positive.
Dodge the Traps
Stay mindful of engagements loops. Keep control of your time!
Build Your Game • Shield Your Circle • Win the Quest
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AI Blueprint Sheet
LEVEL 1: BRAINSTORM
NAME: _______________________ DATE: _________
AI Blueprint Sheet
Co-design your digital citizenship board game with your SchoolAI Sidekick!
Your AI Starting Prompt Builder
Fill in & Type in SchoolAI
"I am a 5th grade game designer building a physical board game about staying safe and smart online. I want to design a (style of game) game using physical materials like (materials to use). Players will win my game by (how to win). Help me brainstorm creative rules, game paths, and cards that teach cyberbullying protection, positive digital footprints, and escaping screen-time tricks."
1. Finalized Game Name
e.g., Cyber Shield, Trapped in the Web, Footprint Escape...
2. Winning Condition
How does a player win? (e.g., Get to the finish, collect 5 shield tokens...)
3. Game Mechanics & Movement
How do players move around the board? Roll dice? Answer digital citizenship cards? Spin a spinner?
4. Digital Citizenship Integration
Write down exactly how you will integrate at least ONE digital citizenship topic into your board spaces or cards.
🛡️ CYBERBULLYING
👣 DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
🎡 ENGAGEMENT TRICKS
5. Top 2 AI Co-Designer Ideas
What were the most creative rules or gameplay loops your AI proposed?
A
B
MISSION GOAL: Get teacher approval before Day 2 building!
LEVEL 1 COMPLETE: [ ]
Quest Rule Book
LEVEL 2: LAWS OF THE GAME
DESIGNERS: _______________________
Quest Rule Book
Write down your final, playtest-ready instructions below!
Game Title
Write your official, awesome game title here...
Specs
PLAYERS: _________ TIME: ________ min
Game Setup & Components
What objects (tokens, dice, card decks) do players need? How does the board look at the start?
e.g., "1. Shuffle the Cyber Cards and place them in the center of the board. 2. Each player chooses a character token..."
How to Play (On Your Turn)
Write step-by-step instructions for what players do on their turn.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
How to Win!
What are the ultimate victory requirements? (e.g., Get to the finish, collect 5 shield tokens...)
RULEBOOK STANDARD: Make sure playtesters can play without your help!
STAGE 2 COMPILED: [ ]
Citizenship Concept Cards
RESOURCE: DECK SHEET 1 OF 2 CARDS 1-9 (CUT & PASTE)
Citizenship Concept Cards
Cut out these gameplay cards to use on your board or stack as a draw deck!
SHIELD
Report & Block
Someone is sending mean, repeated chat comments inside your favorite game.
You choose to mute, report, and tell a teacher.
ACTION: MOVE AHEAD 2
SHIELD
Cyber Ally
Your classmate is excluded from a class group thread and feels left out.
You reach out, offer support, and report the bullying.
ACTION: GET SHIELD TOKEN
SHIELD
Privacy Armor
A strange player asks for your school name to send you a virtual skin gift.
You say "No", don't share, and exit the chat lobby.
ACTION: BLOCK STEP BACK
TRAIL
Good Citizen
You write a highly supportive review for a peer's shared Scratch game project.
Your kind digital footprint creates a positive trail.
ACTION: TAKE SHORTCUT
TRAIL
Oversharing Slip
You posted a picture showing your physical home street address in the background.
A bad footprint trace that exposes private info.
ACTION: BACK 3 SPACES
TRAIL
Footprint Audit
You searched your own name with an adult to check what information is public.
You cleaned up old unused accounts and drafts.
ACTION: FREE ROLL TURN
TRAP
Infinite Scroll
You entered a video feed where new posts load automatically with no stop button.
You lose track of physical time and sleep.
ACTION: LOSE A TURN
TRAP
Streak Warning
A game notification screams: "Maintain your 50-day daily login streak or lose points!"
A trick to force you to play every single day.
ACTION: ROLL ODD TO ESCAPE
TRAP
Autoplay Loop
The video platform automatically starts a countdown timer to play the next video.
You keep watching without deciding to.
ACTION: MOVE BACK 2
GUIDE: Cut along the dotted grids, color the backs, and glue onto cards or spaces!
DECK SHEET 1 • PAGE 1
RESOURCE: DECK SHEET 2 OF 2 CARDS 10-18 (CUT & PASTE)
Citizenship Concept Cards
Take your game board to the next level with 9 more gameplay events and shield cards!
