RUBRIC/GRADING SHEET FOR CEMETECH CONTEST 13 [See official contest rules for more info] ============================================== Grounds for Immediate Rejection of Entry: ---------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] 1. Entry not submitted by deadline. [ ] 2. Entry was released before deadline (binary or source code). [ ] 3. Source code not provided (applicable for ASM only). [ ] 4. Program does not work (occasional bugs or glitches are okay but may reduce score). [ ] 5. Program does not follow contest rules. [ ] 6. Program is not a game or does not include "cat" and "space" aspects. [ ] 7. Program is not for one of the contest platforms/languages. Grading Criteria, in Order of Importance ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Entertainment Value - SCORE _____/55 ---- Does this entry entertain the player? ---- Does it have "replay" value? ---- Is it easy to start playing this game with little or no introduction? ---- Does it demonstrate programmer skill in creating a fun game? 2. Space and cats - SCORE _____/25 ---- To what extent does it include space and cats? ---- How creatively are space and cats shoehorned into the entry? ---- How are space and cats interpreted by the programmer (and/or player)? 3. Graphics (ASCII or bitmap) and controls/interface - SCORE _____/10 ---- Clarity ---- Originality ---- Use of graphics to enhance gameplay and entertainment value. 4. Readme file - SCORE _____/5 ---- Describes game ---- Author info, including contact information ---- How to upload the game to the calculator ---- Requirements such as shells and libraries explicitly stated ---- Game play instructions ---- Credit authors of routines/programs 5. Source Code - SCORE _____/5 ---- Quantity of Comments ---- Quality of Comments ---- Consistent coding style ---- Efficiency 6. Bonus Points - SCORE _____/10 ---- Link play ---- Runs on more than one calc family / multiple platforms ---- Grayscale ---- Sound ---- Creativity of game design or concept ---- Judges' discretion TOTAL SCORE _____ (maximum of 100 points before bonus)