Activity 6: Interfaces

CANDY CRUSH

    "Candy Crush" is a wildly popular mobile puzzle game developed by King, a gaming company based in Sweden. Launched in April 2012, the game quickly became a global phenomenon, captivating millions of players around the world with its addictive gameplay and colorful design.

HOW TO PLAY CANDY CRUSH?

    Players are tasked with matching colorful candies in rows or columns of three or more to clear them from the game board and achieve objectives within a limited number of moves. As players progress through the levels, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, such as blockers, jelly, and chocolate, that require strategic thinking and careful planning to overcome.

    With its simple yet challenging mechanics, Candy Crush appeals to players of all ages and backgrounds. The game's success has led to numerous spin-offs, sequels, and adaptations across various platforms, cementing its status as one of the most iconic and enduring games of all time.

CANDY CRUSH AS TANGIBLE GAME FOR CHILDREN

• We could create a physical board game version of Candy Crush aimed at children. Players would have tangible candies and a game board with slots to place them in.

• The game mechanics would involve matching candies of the same color by physically moving them around the board.

CANDY CRUSH AS WEARABLE INTERFACE FOR YOUNG ADULTS 

• Imagine a wearable augmented reality (AR) version of Candy Crush. Players would wear AR glasses or use AR-enabled devices to see virtual candies and game elements overlaid onto their surroundings.

• They could physically swipe and match candies in the air or on surfaces around them, adding a new level of immersion to the gameplay.

CANDY CRUSH AS SHAREABLE INTERFACE FOR OLDER PEOPLE

• We could create a simplified, shareable card game version of Candy Crush that they can be played with friends and family.

• Players would draw cards representing different types of candies and use them to match patterns like Uno Card game.