The document outlines the development of a casual game focused on fluid simulation, targeting tablets and designed to be family-friendly and non-violent. It discusses challenges in level design, gameplay mechanics like tilt controls and movable obstacles, and the need for a comprehensive tutorial to enhance player understanding. The game will feature a variety of characters, objectives, and a unique score system based on water usage, with plans for cross-platform launch on Android.

1. how to float in an ocean of games

2. release trailer

3. fluid simulation

4. fluid simulation

5. fluid simulation

6. fluid simulation

7. idea
● Casual game
● Targeting tablets
● Based on cutting edge fluid simulation
● Non-violent, family friendly
● No text

8. developing prototypes
● Experimenting with tilt controls, movable obstacles
● Level design proved difficult, low entertainment value
● Deadly sensors, water cannon, fixed amount of liquid
● Increased amount of water, reusing off screen particles,
improved potential

9. concept art

10. fluid maze experiment

11. difficult level design

12. introducing sensors

13. water cannon
fixed amount of liquid

14. water cannon
increased amount of liquid, recycled particles

15. water cannon
unlimited amount of liquid, draining particles

16. characters and objectives
● Finding an objective and a central character
● Challenge: Time based action puzzle
● Burning huts, a limited amount of water
● Level design, finding the right formula
● Dynamic, movable and animated objects

17. characters and objectives

18. characters and objectives

19. characters and objectives

20. play testing
● Constant reevaluation,
difficulties with the controls
● Comprehendable design without text
● Confusing unlocking mechanism,
interface improvements

21. learning curve and progression
● Tutorial levels, learning how to play
● Introducing new gameplay elements
● Difficulty curve, target audience
● Score system based on water usage

22. technology
● A collection of classes
● Mostly in-house technology
● Using some standard libraries
● Game runs on PC and Mac
● Built-in level editor
● Backgrounds drawn in Photoshop

23. android
● NVIDIA

24. android

25. android
● NVIDIA
● Decision to launch on Android
● Android 2.3 only
● Cross-platform issues
● Sound
● Aspect ratio

26. android

27. android

28. android

29. the sequel

30. www.sprinklegame.com
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