Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Nicki The Ninja Squirrel

I want to work on a game for kids K-5 preferably with the subject of nutrition, fitness, health, or science.

Nicki The Squirrel wants to be a ninja, but no one believes in him because he's small and a squirrel. As Nicki progresses through the game, he learns about good nutrition and fitness, which serve as power-ups. Fast food and sugars serve as short-term energy boasts, but long-term bad decisions, which affects his behavior, decision-making, weight, and overall energy.

Eating a candy bar may give Nicki some instant energy, but later create a lag-time, add some weight, etc. In the long-term part of the game, good nutrition and fitness will help Nicki to "beef up," grow, and perform better.

Themes of self-confidence, making good decisions, and long-term wellness will be explored.

I'd like to explore the use of a Wiimote as an input option, so that kids could practice the exercises, which would affect the behavior on screen.

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