WHOVILLE:CATCH THE GRINCH!

Failed Plan
Cookie Monster
Return The Gifts
Welcome to Who Who Ville

Inspiration As a team, we were inspired by the holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We wanted to create a magical, interactive Whoville world in Meta Horizons where players could enjoy the spirit of Christmas while outsmarting the Grinch.

What We Learned

This project taught us teamwork, immersive world-building, and the importance of balancing challenge and fun in game design. We also learned how to optimize environments and mechanics for a smooth player experience.

How We Built It

Planning: Brainstormed the storyline and gameplay, dividing tasks for world design, mechanics, and testing.

Design: Built Whoville with landmarks, festive decorations, and hidden spots for gifts.

Gameplay: Implemented mechanics for finding the Grinch, collecting gifts, and returning them.

Testing: Playtested and refined based on feedback.

Challenges

We faced challenges in balancing gameplay difficulty, maintaining design consistency, and troubleshooting technical issues, but teamwork helped us overcome them.

What’s Next for WHOVILLE: CATCH THE GRINCH!

The adventure in Whoville is just beginning! Here’s what’s next:

Grinch’s Story Unfolds: Add new elements to explore the Grinch’s motives and backstory, deepening the narrative.
Interactive Features: Introduce hidden surprises around Whoville to reward curious players.

These updates will make Whoville even more engaging and full of holiday cheer!

Built With

Submitted to

Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Short Loop Mobile Worlds

Created by

As a builder and first-time scripter using Code Blocks in Meta Horizons, my contributions to WHOVILLE: CATCH THE GRINCH included both creative design and technical implementation:

1. Building the World:

Helped design the festive town of Whoville with key locations like the candy store and post office, ensuring a fun and immersive holiday vibe.

2. Learning and Implementing Code Blocks:

Took on the challenge of scripting for the first time to add functionality and interactivity.

Scripted game mechanics such as tracking gifts, Grinch’s movements, and delivering presents to the post office.

Debugged scripts to ensure smooth and balanced gameplay.

3. Collaboration and Iteration:

Worked with the team to brainstorm ideas and test features, focusing on humor and player engagement.

Prabhnoor Singh
My first major project as a 3-D environment designer was the creation of the Whoville homes, inspired by Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This project allowed me to dive deep into the world of whimsical, surreal design, where I focused on capturing the playful and vibrant essence of Whoville. I designed curvaceous, colorful houses with exaggerated proportions, intricate details, and bold textures to bring the fantastical world to life. This experience helped me hone my skills in blending creativity with technical precision, and it laid the foundation for my passion for crafting immersive, imaginative environments

Teri Valentine
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