Quantum Marbles
Physics-based marble game with game mechanics and puzzles inspired by quantum physics.
This was a ten week project undertaken as part of a brief provided by the Queensland University of Technology. The goal was to create a game that made the concepts of Quantum Physics more accessible. The team had regular meetings with representatives from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS) to verify that our representations of the concepts were valid. The game sports ten levels with increasing difficulty. Puzzles revolve around observers, represented as light, and entanglement, allowing the player to control other marbles.
Achievements
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Showcased at the World Science Fair Brisbane (2018)
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Shortlisted for the EQUS Quantum Games Competition (2018)
Roles
Level Designer
Game Designer
Programmer
Producer
Responsibilities
This was undertaken as a part of a four person team.
As a level designer, my primary responsibilities included:
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Paper prototyping new levels
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Whiteboxing levels in-engine
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Finalizing levels with an art and lighting pass
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Creating tutorials for game mechanics
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Collaborating with other designers and programmers
My other responsibilities included:
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Assisting with game concept development
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Prototyping game mechanics
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Pitching the game
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Task prioritization and distribution