Title
The 3R bot (Game)
Abstract
This is a puzzle adventure game set back in the future world. The application focus on 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 cell with a few other robots. The robot try to remember what have happened before it ended up in the cell. It remember that it throw a can drink to the floor as it always do. However, this time it ended up getting itself caught by the police. The world technology is advance but the city is filled with trash. The president decided to clean up the city. The city is used to be clean and trash free. Whoever litters around will be sent to a recycle center.
So, the main character is a robot that ends up in the cell. The center will educate the robot about 3R program and they need to clear their black record through civil service. The robot will have to solve puzzles and complete missions that involve 3R program in order to clear its record.
Target Audience
Age 8 to 12
Goal
- The main 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.
- This is a fun learning VR application 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.
- This virtual application would allow the user to explore the environment. 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.
- There are multiple learning applications out in the market. Most of them consist of quizzes. However, 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 what would happen if we neglect the 3R program and it is not too late to change it
- To allow the user to experience a different approach of visuals and audio for the game
Strategy in 3R program
- Practice, practice and practice
- Fun elements
- Make the kids enjoy what they do in the game.
- Short information about each area of the program
- Students do not need to fully understand what 3R is. All they need is to enjoy what they do and they will learn the meaning as they grow older.
- Awards and achievement given to kids as they do the correct thing
- Recycle bins and its functions
- Primary School students will only learn basics of 3R program. For example, separating trash and put them into the recycle bins respectively.
- Competition
- Let the kids challenge among themselves and this will keep them focus to 3R main objective.
Benchmark
Robots – Xbox 360 Game
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Character Reference |
Wall-E – Xbox 360 Game
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Environment Reference |
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction - PS3 Game
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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 a very straight forward level.
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 introduce the first part of the 3R program. It will instruct the player to find specific trash that scatter out in the level. After the player collects all the items, he/she will be instruct again to separate the trash and put them accordingly into each recycle bin. In this level, the player will learn how to identify all 3 types of recycle bin. There will be a cut scene triggered before the player enters to 2nd level.
Entering the 2nd Level
This is a level where you need to work together with other robots.
There will be a officer waiting at the starting point. The officer will ask you to always practice recycle and reduce the amount of trash disposal in the world. 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 slightly difficult puzzles. The items that the player needs to find will be harder. It may be blocked by objects and the player must think of a way to clear the blocked objects to obtain the items he/she needs to proceed to the next level. There will be some other robots that provide help if only you help them first.
Entering the 3rd Level
This is a level focus more complex interactions.
Basically, this is another practice round for the player. However, this will be the hardest level of all. Player will have to solve puzzles in a different way. It needs to collect items and pass them to another robot to create another item that you need. In addition, the player needs to figure out what to use with the items that they get from the robots. Then the player has to reuse the items to get through the level. There would be a combination of puzzles that is available in other levels to make this level harder.
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/.
Information and strategy reference from:
DBKU Healthy School Program
SG Recycle
ZeroWasteSingapore
Environmental Development in Malaysia
Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association Projects
The Positive Impact of eLearning
Organizing Cafeteria Recycling Programs in Elementary Schools