Game Design – fun with water
August 21st, 2009 § Leave a Comment
A game about making a sea worthy toy boat.
You start off by making a simple boat out of paper and test it on the water.
The game progresses in levels. In each level you compete against other boats to see how fast yours travels or how long it can last in rough waters. As you progress through the game the waters start getting rougher and extra challenges are added (such as being required to carry a load). The game will advance until your boat fails the test and sinks. Then you are sent back to the beginning to modify your boat.
Modifcations involve choosing a different shapes, materials, novelty parts, etc. You can gain new materials/shapes/parts by winning competitions. (The materials will react in a fairly realistic way with the water in terms of buoyancy and sturdiness).
The fun of the game would mainly come from the fun of testing out your modifications and watching your creation try to keep afloat in turbulent water.
