# Student Handout — Paper Prototyping (CYOA Card Decks / Board Prototypes)

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:28:07-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 2: Game Design & Development Principles / Unit 7: Transferring a Paper Prototype
into A Digital Game / Lesson 1: Paper Prototyping (CYOA Card Decks / Board Prototypes)

## Paper Prototyping Planning Sheet.

Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________

## Explore and practice

Paper prototype construction studio, mechanic testing mini-lab, and rapid iteration.

## Record your work

Describe what you tried, show your work or attach your artifact, and explain what
your evidence demonstrates.

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## Use the vocabulary

Paper Prototype, Rapid Prototyping, CYOA Deck, Physical Playtest, Mockup, Low-Fidelity,
Rule Iteration, Mechanic Validation, Design Cycle, Paper Board

Use relevant terms above to explain one part of your work.

## Check and reflect

 * I completed the assigned activity and recorded my work.
 * I used lesson vocabulary accurately.
 * I can explain one thing I learned and one question I still have.

## Lesson assets

### Card Mashup Project Rubric

[Open Card Mashup Project Rubric (PDF · new tab)](https://doss.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/doss-card-mashup-rubric.pdf)

Use the link above to open or print this PDF.