Billionaire Teams Set Up

Number of Teams (1 ):
Pre-select the number of teams you would like to have when the game is launched. You can choose from 1-10 teams.

*Prompt for Number of Teams (2 ): By selecting this option, the instructor has the option to change the number of teams when the game is launched.  If you want to lock in the number of players,  just uncheck this box. If you are not sure what you may want, we suggest using this feature, since you can always change it in the game.

*Prompt for Team Name (3 ): If checked, this feature allows the user to change the team names when the game is launched. So, by default, a team name may be Blue Team, but can be changed when the game is launched. By leaving it unchecked, the name can not be changed when the game is launched. If you are not sure of which to use, leave the box checked and the user can always have an option.

*Enable Characters (4 ): When checked,  the Avatars will be displayed in the game. By leaving this unchecked, the avatars will be turned off (see comparison below). To add or edit your avatars, click on the avatar image to the right of the screen (Enable Characters box must be checked to select or edit the avatars).

*Allow Character Selection during Editing (5 ):
When checked, this feature allows the game user to select a pre-made avatar, from the library, when the game is launched.

Enable Advanced Character Editing (6 ):
When checked, this feature allows the game user to create their own avatars when the game is launched.

*Automatically Launch Character Builder (7 ):
When this feature is checked, the character builder will automatically launch after the intro screen. When unchecked, the character editing is enabled, and the end user would need to click on the avatar character on the game board to edit. This is recommended for online games, where the end user could choose from a pre-made list of characters, or make their own.

*Note:  The items denoted with an asterisk (when checked) add an extra step you must click through to start your game. If you want to jump into a game, and not answer any of the questions when the game is launched, then uncheck them.

Why would I want an option in the game player to change teams, names, and avatars if I can do it in the game builder? The reason for this option is that once a game is made, it no longer needs the game builder, unless you want to make changes to the content of the game or settings. In some organizations, games are pre-made for a user (who do not have the game builder) and by enabling some of the features like "Prompt for Number or Teams etc."   the instructor then has the flexibility to adapt the game to their instructional environment.  If you know exactly what settings you want in your game, you can uncheck these items and the game will have a faster set up.

Name your Teams (8 ):
You can pre-name your teams in the team name boxes on this page. If you check Prompt for team name, you can change the name when the game first opens up.

Change Team Colors (9 ):
Click on color swatch to change the team colors.

Click Character to edit (10 )
This box will show the avatar/character to the right of the screen, if you check the Enable characters box. To edit or change out the avatar/character, click on the avatars.