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The consequences of Gambling
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Explaining the rules of BlackJack
Inspiration
The inspiration for our game came from the alarming rise of gambling addiction and its impact on individuals and society. Many people start gambling as a harmless pastime or a way to earn some quick cash, but it can quickly spiral into a serious problem, leading to financial ruin, emotional distress, and strained relationships. We wanted to create an interactive experience that not only educates players about these risks but also immerses them in a realistic simulation of how gambling addiction develops. We aim to show how easy it is to fall into the cycle of addiction, even when it starts with small bets.
What it does
The game starts with the player in an office setting, representing a stable life with a steady income. As the player engages in gambling, they experience financial ups and downs. However, as addiction takes hold, it becomes harder to stop, leading to mounting losses, debt, and even the need to find other means of income. Throughout the game, players must make decisions that influence their fate, such as taking out loans, selling assets, or seeking help.
How we built it
We built the game using Unity and C# for core mechanics and gameplay logic, ensuring smooth interactions and an engaging experience. For visuals, we handmade visuals and also used Stable Diffusion to generate unique, expressive sprites that enhance storytelling. The game includes various gambling mechanics, from slot machines to sports betting, each with realistic odds to show how easy it is to lose money. A dynamic money system illustrates the financial and psychological impact of gambling.
Challenges we ran into
Unity is by far the hardest coding language we’ve ever tackled as high schoolers, and trying to learn it while building a game under a tight deadline was a huge challenge. The sheer number of new functions we had to pick up, combined with debugging constant issues, made the entire process incredibly tough. Every time we solved one problem, another one popped up, and the pressure of the limited time frame only made things more stressful. Despite all the challenges, we pushed through, and looking back, we’re pretty proud of what we managed to build in such a short time!
Accomplishments we are proud of
We’re really proud of how well the game communicates the dangers of gambling through interactive storytelling. Instead of just presenting statistics, it allows players to experience the consequences firsthand. We are also really proud of the progress we were able to make even as beginners to coding.
What we learned
We learned a lot about game design, particularly how to use mechanics to reinforce a message. We also gained insight into gambling psychology and addiction, which helped us make the game more realistic and educational.
What's next for All or Nothing
We plan to expand the game by adding more types of gambling, deeper storylines, and additional player choices that affect the outcome. We also want to refine the visuals further and explore ways to enhance player engagement while keeping the educational message clear.
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