Final Proposal

Title
The 3R bot (Game)

Abstract
This is a puzzle adventure game feature the 3R program which is Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse. This game also serves as awareness for younger generation and practices this program daily.

The robot ends up in a recycle center with a few other robots. The robot try to remember what have happened before it ended up in the center. The robot fell into a pile of rubbish and the rubbish truck send it to the recycle center. So, the main character is a robot that ends up in the center. The robot will have to solve puzzles and complete missions that involve 3R program in order to get out from the center.

Target Audience
Upper primary school kids (Age 10 to 12)

Goal

1. The goal of this application is to set an example of 3R program and implement it for younger generation. Nowadays, kids will need to be aware of 3R program and set it as their responsibility. Not only it benefits the younger generation, adults can also use this as an example to educate their kids.
2. There is research about the study of national waste minimization in Malaysia and it proves that not many people are aware about recycle. There are a few other problems such as increase of solid waste in Malaysia and instable practice of recycling activities. So, the strategy for this application is to enhance of awareness on 3R program through younger generation. Thus, this VR application is created to introduce 3R program for younger kids. Kids enjoy graphics and games and it is always an advantage to use interactivity to attract kid’s attention and help them to understand better about it. VR have an advantage in terms of fun learning.
3. This virtual application would allow the user to understand the basic idea of waste management. It is also help to generate awareness as the user plays a long with the game. Fun learning using VR application serves as a major attraction for kids to play and learn from it. VR is certainly an advantage in generating various experiences for the user.
4. There are multiple learning applications out in the market. Most of them consist of quizzes. However, the problem still remains as there are not many people aware of 3R program. This VR application is special due to the creativity that is applied to the game. It gives challenge to the user to solve puzzles and have fun for indirect learning process. This game is created not only for entertainment purpose but also as a learning tool for kids.

Objectives

• To set an awareness for younger generation about 3R program
• To allow the user to enjoy the fun learning VR game application
• To serve as a different approach of learning system
• To give an idea to the younger kids that they play an important role in the 3R program and they should implement it daily.
• To allow the user to experience a different approach of visuals and audio for the game

Benchmark
Robots – Xbox 360 Game

Character Reference

Wall-E – Xbox 360 Game

Environment Reference

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - PS3 Game

Gameplay Reference

Description
On the starting of the game application, there will be a brief introduction of the storyline. The user will start in a sector full of rubbish and tutorials will be given to the user. For example, the user will be prompted by pop up icons indicate on walking, jumping and interact with the objects. More tips will be shown as the user proceeds with the game. The user will be taught how to use his ability before he proceeds to next level. The player will be awarded after he/she completes the game. There will be several achievements to be unlocked during the game.

Entering the 1st Level
This is the level where all the trash is sorted and recycles to a new product. The place will have a lot of machines that handles the production process. The player will be notified about the destination he/she needs to go. Open reaching to the destination, there will be a stationary robot and it will instruct the robot to remove the item that jams the machine. After the machine is fixed, the robot will proceed to its station with their work and the player will be able to get out from the room. There will be a cut scene triggered before the player enters to 2nd level.

Entering the 2nd Level
This is the level where all the trash is collected but not sorted into categories. There will be a officer waiting at the starting point. The officer will instruct the robot to clear the pile of trash before it proceeds to another level. In this level, the player will be focus on sorting all the trash into categories. The user will learn how to differentiate types of trash and put them into their categories before it is recycled. There will be some other robots that need help in sorting the trash and the player will have to help them in order to clear the level.

Entering the 3rd Level
This is the level where all the trash is collected. The player will see mountains of trash pile everywhere and the exit is blocked. In this level, the player will have to separate all the trash in the compound. Every robot will have a pile of trash to be cleared. In the compound itself, there will be an exit by the pipes and the player needs the help of the other robots to escape. In order to do so, the player needs to help all the robots in clearing their rubbish and they will help the player to escape. Basically, this is another practice round for the player. The game ends when the players successfully escape from the center.



Interaction Description

• User will be able to navigate the world through WASD Keys on the keyboard
• User will be able to know their present location with the mini map in the game
• User will easily notice intractable objects as it will glow when the user gets near to it
• User will be able to unlock achievements that present in the game
• User will be able to collect hidden items throughout the game. Most of the items serve as accessories for the robot

Reference:
All image references are taken from http://www.ign.com/.