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Cosmic Defender

Cosmic Defender

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Game Overview
  3. Game Concept
  4. Target Audience
  5. Gameplay and Mechanics
  6. Game Interface/Interaction
  7. Possible Programming Languages
  8. Conclusion

Introduction

  • Presenter: Jeremy Duncan
  • Date: October 5th, 2023
  • Course: CEIS420
  • Instructor: Dr. Liu
  • Objective: Present a game designed for touchscreen kiosks at O'Hare International Airport.

Game Overview

  • Game Name: Cosmic Defender
  • Platform: Web-based, Touchscreen Kiosks
  • Objective: The primary objective is to defend the galaxy from waves of invading alien spacecraft.
  • Target Audience: The game aims to entertain passengers of all ages, with a special focus on younger audiences between the ages of 4 and 10.

Game Concept

  • Gameplay Type: Arcade Shooter
  • Setting: The game is set in outer space.
  • Player's Role: Players will control a spaceship equipped with laser guns and shields.
  • Winning Condition: The game is won when the player successfully clears all the waves without losing all their health.

Target Audience

  • Primary Audience: Younger passengers aged between 4 and 10.
  • Secondary Audience: Passengers of all ages.
  • Engagement: Designed to entertain passengers while they wait for their flights.
  • Leaderboard: The game will feature a leaderboard to encourage competitive play.

Gameplay and Mechanics

  • Movement: The spaceship can move in all directions across the screen.
  • Enemies: Alien spacecraft will appear in waves and move in various patterns.
  • Power-ups: Power-ups like double lasers, rapid fire, and shields will appear at random intervals.
  • Health Bar: The game features a health bar, and the game is lost if the health reaches zero.

Game Interface/Interaction

  • Frontend Technologies: JavaScript, Slim, jQuery
  • Backend Technologies: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL
  • Game Engine: Phaser.js
  • User Inputs: The game will be primarily interacted with via touchscreen.

Possible Programming Languages

  • Client-side: JavaScript, jQuery
  • Server-side: Ruby, Ruby on Rails
  • Templating: Slim
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • Game Engine: Phaser.js

Conclusion

  • Summary: Cosmic Defender aims to provide an entertaining experience for passengers waiting at O'Hare International Airport.
  • Technologies: The game leverages a tech stack that is both functional and aligned with professional development goals.