A barista simulator for mobile devices. Players create 'latte art', the patterns formed with the mixing of the frothed milk and extracted coffee into the cup.
This game is designed as a realistic simulation of the coffee making process, with a unique selling benefit of players gaining some knowledge of how latte art is achieved while playing. The effects of gravity, temperature, density and characteristics of liquid is replicated to create a sense of realism - baristas should attest to the behaviour as being close to the real thing.
Real coffee types are used, as well as players being able to select different ground types - these help build a players understanding of effects on coffee colour, contrast, ease of pattern-making, and the overall effect on the coffee (bitterness, mellowness, aftertaste).
Game Rules:
The combining aspect is the core aspect of 'Latter Art'. Players are given a top-down view of the coffee cup (resembling how this is carried out in real-life). Using one hand to balance the device, the other hand simulates the 'pouring' of the frothed milk. The devices' accelerometer is used to simulate balance and reinforce the need for control, while pouring the milk is simulated by touching the screen - indicating this is where the player wants to pour the milk.
Players have until the coffee cup is entirely filled - go over cause spillage, which is bad. Players are graded on parameters:
Designs can be submitted online through social media photo sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, as well as footage through Periscope. This overall, contributes to the aspect of promoting and learning a pliable skill through gamification.
Platform: Mobile devices for Android and iOS
Target Audience: Teenagers 16 years and above
Reference image:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/lanesainty/15-gifs-for-ba...
