Super Mario Bros.
March 30, 2011
Lead Programmer of Look & Feel/Graphic Artist: Stephanie Valentine
The look and feel of our "Healthy Mario" activity is light and bright and childlike. The game's bright blues, purples, oranges, and yellows differ from the traditional dark Super Mario Bros. games, but our color scheme is much more kid-friendly. Attention to look and feel is incredibly important because it is the only overarching element throughout the program. If...
March 25, 2011
By Ann Smith
The initial One-Laptop-per-Child game that we are implementing is based on the popular Super Mario Bros. game, with a working title of Healthy Mario! The main focus is for players of the game (1st graders) to see positive effects related to healthy food choices. In addition, the game has a regional flavor and ways for the students to collaborate with each other.