EcoAlchemy

We use simple alchemy mechanics to encourages curiosity for sustainability. A simple but addictive game. Start with a few basic elements and combine them to make more sophisticated creations!

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https://ecoalchemy.vercel.app/

Inspiration 🌍

We built EcoAlchemy to be the ultimate educational game on ecology and sustainability that is friendly to all age groups. EcoAlchemy is inspired by the urgent need for environmental awareness 🌱 and the captivating power of gaming 🎮. It's our answer to engaging a wider audience in the critical conversation about sustainability and ecological balance. We want to gamify our approach to spreading awareness on carbon footprints and the permanence of pollution.

What it Does 🚀

The game educates players on the interconnectedness of nature 🌳, the impact of human activities 🏭, and the importance of sustainable living through fun, interactive gameplay. Eco-Alchemy is a puzzle game where players combine basic elements like air, fire, earth, and water to create new items, substances, and concepts. The game mechanics involve experimentation and discovery as players mix and match elements to unlock new combinations, eventually leading to the creation of more complex items. The goal is to uncover as many combinations as possible and observing how the unlocking of different elements shape the environment we live in, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills along the way.

How We Built It 🛠️

With a blend of creativity, scientific research 📚, and cutting-edge technology with Three.js and React 💻, our interdisciplinary team crafted a game that's as informative as it is engaging.

Challenges We Ran Into 🚧

Balancing educational content with compelling gameplay was a tightrope walk 🎢. Simplifying complex concepts without oversimplification required a thoughtful approach. We had to handle rendering the 3d assets in our 3d rendered environment that changed in accordance to the different elements that the user combines and discovers.

Accomplishments That We're Proud Of 😊

Creating a platform that makes learning about the environment an adventure 🌟, and receiving positive feedback from players and educators alike, has been incredibly rewarding.

What We Learned 📖

The project was a masterclass in collaboration, innovation, and the transformative potential of educational technology 🌐. We learned new skills from 3d rendering to incorporating NFT credentials. Thanks crossmint : )

What's Next for EcoAlchemy 🌈

EcoAlchemy will continue to grow 🌱, with new content, challenges, and partnerships on the horizon, aiming to inspire actionable change for a greener planet 🌎. We will plan to expand the project into a real game, hopefully simulating even more accurate footprint cycles, element combinations, and smoother UI experiences.

Core learning Mechanism

  • Analogy: Helps players understand complex ecological concepts by relating them to familiar experiences.
  • Contrasting Cases: Showcases the effects of sustainable vs. unsustainable practices on the environment, enhancing understanding through comparison.
  • Generation: Encourages players to create solutions for environmental challenges, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
  • Just-in-Time Telling: Provides information and feedback right when players need it, enhancing learning without overwhelming them.
  • Hands-On: Offers interactive experiences that mimic real-world environmental activities, promoting active learning.
  • Visualization: Uses detailed graphics and simulations to represent ecological processes and the impact of human actions, aiding comprehension and retention.

CODE!

https://github.com/TheMoon2000/little-alchemy-3d

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