Getting Started

MS Publisher Project by Rodger Dohm

Getting Started

Introduction

Before you create a board game, you must have an idea. Your idea can come from an existing board game, be a compilation of several board games or a whole new idea. If you plan to use an existing board game, the board and concept must be modified by 33% to not violate copyright law. Your board game must be original.

For example, you can make your own version of Monopoly, Risk, or Candyland. Remember to keep your game simple and not to go crazy with this assignment. You only have one week to complete the project. Manage your time effectively by coming up with the idea for your board game before you begin MS Publisher.

Remember that we use MS Publisher '98' ( Room J-6) and '2000' (Room J-4) in the Business Department. There is a slight difference between the two (i.e. the location of tools).

In this unit you will learn how to:

Create a document
Create and modify a text frame
Connecting text frames
Create and modify table frames
Create and modify picture frames
Import a picture from the ClipArt Gallery
Use layout guides
Import text
Use zoom
Use word art
Use drawing tools
Use a wizard
Save and print your document

Lessons

Time Frame

Approximately one week

Credits

Milton Bradley. "Clue" <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/ stores/detail/-/toys/B00000IWFG/pictures/14/ 104-4577980-8191152#more-pictures> (1 October, 2001).

Parker Brothers. "Risk" <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ tg/stores /detail/-/toys/B00000IWFF/pictures/14/ 104-4577980-8191152#more-pictures> (1 October, 2001).