Won Game Design

We have completed the storyboard and level design for Won’s minigame!

There will be three levels to the circuit puzzles, each round introducing new concepts such as short circuits, parallel circuits, powering light bulbs and motors. The game is designed to be a fun puzzle that kids can play even if they don’t fully understand the concept. We will provide take home sheets similar to what they already have in the WonderLab which will allow the kids to learn more about the circuitry concepts if they’re interested. 

 

 

Hardware Design

Rushil, Melanie and I began working on the hardware design. Since the WonderLab has 3D printers, we are going to 3D print the rocket model. This will allow them to easily print and assemble a replacement in the future if necessary. We spoke with David Purta, who gave us additional suggestions about Arduino components. We are creating a component diagram, which will make it easy for Ian to order parts as needed in the future. We plan to first create a cardboard prototype so we can get a sense of scale and also determine if children understand the rocket interactions before building the 3D model. 

 

Prototyping

Malaya began implementing the game logic for Won’s game. The first level is complete, however there are some issues that occur when multiple people try to play. We are also in the process of transferring the code from the kinect to the femto bolt. 

 

Playtest Preparation

Anthony helped us get in contact with representatives from the Children’s Museum and MuseumLab for playtesting! We are looking at February 21st, 25th and/or 27th for testing. Ideally, we would be able to get a playtest in before Halves, however we haven’t received confirmation on the 21st being viable yet. If not, we will try to complete a playtest at the ETC, although we will most likely not be able to get much input from our target audience.

Client Meeting

Ian really liked the theme/concept. He felt that the circuit aspect was tied in nicely to the WonderLab as they already have an activity where kids can learn about circuits using little bits, so kids who enjoy this game may be encouraged to go over there. Some items he gave for us to consider were:
Make the code available in a github repo so that he can have access to it
Create an admin panel so that he or a volunteer can easily configure it if kids are struggling with certain levels.
Make the physical component networked, to reduce the wires and make it easy to move around as needed
Mounting may be difficult in the space, might need to consider using the shelves for the kinect
We could use the drawers to hold info or help sheets

Production Materials

Melanie and Michelle completed the Logo, Half-sheet and poster design! They captured the atmosphere of the WonderLab so well!

Priorities For Next Week

  • Design
    • Finish Game Design for Bil and Mag
    • Create info sheets for Circuit game

  • Programming
    • Implement remaining levels of Won’s game
    • Fix the multiplayer
    • Start working on Bil’s game

  • Art
    • Create cardboard prototype of the rocket
    • Create models 
    • UI Design 
    • Finish storyboards

  • Hardware
    • Finalize equipment list to order 
    • Begin testing Arduino integration with Unity

  • Production
    • Finalize playtesting dates/times with Children’s Museum and MuseumLab
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