Toby Fox Biography & Works Worksheet for 11-Year-Olds — Art, English, Music & Video Game Creation

Instructions

Read each section carefully and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Explore the creative world of Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale and Deltarune!

Art: Character & Pixel Style

Toby Fox's games have a very unique and memorable pixel art style. The way a character looks often tells us a lot about their personality.

1. Who Am I? I am a tall skeleton who wears a "battle body," a red scarf, and always has a confident smile. I love puzzles and dream of joining the Royal Guard. Who am I, and what does my design tell you about my personality?


2. Create a Monster! Imagine a new monster that could live in the world of Undertale or Deltarune. Describe it below. What is its name, what would its pixel art look like, and what is its main personality trait?

English: Story & Dialogue

The stories in Toby Fox's games are famous for their humor, emotional moments, and the way your choices matter.

1. Choices and Consequences: In Undertale, the way you play changes the entire story. What are the three main "routes" or paths a player can take, and what is the main difference between them based on the player's actions?


2. Write a Scene: Write a short, funny dialogue exchange (4-6 lines) between two characters from Undertale or Deltarune. Try to capture their unique way of speaking. For example, you could write a conversation between Sans and Papyrus about a puzzle.

Music: Soundtracks & Themes

Toby Fox composed almost all the music for his games. He often uses a special musical trick called a "leitmotif," which is a short, recurring musical phrase associated with a character, place, or idea.

1. Match the Music! Match the song title to the character or moment it is most famous for.
   
   Songs:
   • A. Megalovania
   • B. Spear of Justice
   • C. Hopes and Dreams
   Moments:
   • 1. The final battle against Asriel Dreemurr in the True Pacifist route.
   • 2. The intense and fast-paced battle against Sans.
   • 3. The heroic theme for the battle against Undyne.


2. What's a Leitmotif? In your own words, what is a leitmotif? Can you name one song from the games that you know is a leitmotif for a character? (Hint: Think about Asriel/Flowey).

Media: Video Game Creation

Toby Fox is an "indie developer," meaning he created his games mostly by himself, without a big company. This requires a lot of different skills!

1. True or False? Toby Fox had a large team of over 50 people helping him write, draw, and code the original Undertale.


2. Your Game Idea: Imagine you are an indie developer like Toby Fox. Come up with an idea for a new game. What is the main goal of your game, and what is one special or unique feature it would have? (For example, Undertale's special feature is that you can "ACT" instead of fighting).

Answer Key

Art

1. The character is Papyrus. His design (standing tall, big smile, special costume) shows he is confident, a bit goofy, heroic, and proud.
2. Answers will vary. A good answer will include a creative name, a clear description of its appearance (e.g., "a small, round creature made of jelly with one big eye"), and a personality trait (e.g., "it's very shy").

English

1. The three main routes are the Pacifist Route (sparing everyone), the Genocide Route (defeating everyone), and the Neutral Route (a mix of both). The main difference is whether the player chooses to be merciful or violent, which completely changes the story, dialogue, and ending.
2. Answers will vary. A good answer will show the personality of the chosen characters through their dialogue. For example:
   Papyrus: SANS! MY LATEST PUZZLE IS ABSOLUTELY FOOLPROOF!
   Sans: looks pretty... cool. did you work yourself... down to the bone?
   Papyrus: UGH! NO PUNS! JUST BE AMAZED!
   Sans: i am. amazed you're not... humerus.

Music

1. The correct matches are: A - 2, B - 3, C - 1.
2. A leitmotif is a musical theme that represents a specific character, place, or feeling and reappears in different songs. A famous example is "His Theme," which is the leitmotif for Asriel Dreemurr. It can also be heard in the songs "Memory" and "Undertale." (Another good answer would be Flowey's theme, "Your Best Friend.")

Media: Video Game Creation

1. False. Toby Fox created most of Undertale by himself, with only a few artists helping with some of the designs.
2. Answers will vary. A good answer will clearly state a goal (e.g., "The goal is to bake a magical cake for a king") and a unique feature (e.g., "The special feature is that you collect ingredients by solving riddles instead of fighting monsters").