Design Team 04 | The 2024 Global Studio

We will receive the final plan details from the Italian team on November 24th.

2024.11.20,by Yuhong

1.A small one, like a combination of a handle and a keyboard, with basic keys and a rocker that controls direction. Taking into account the eyesight and hand flexibility of the elderly, the button should be larger so that it is easier to see and press. At the same time, the spacing between the keys should be large enough to reduce the possibility of mispressing.

2.Key feedback: a combination of high saturation button backlight and sound prompts, so that the elderly can feel the confirmation of each press, avoiding repeated pressing or uncertainty about whether it has been pressed.

3.Angle adjustment: third gear angle adjustment to ensure that the keyboard angle and height adapt to different sitting positions, reducing the pressure on the wrist and back.

4.Anti-skid design: the bottom of the keyboard can be designed with anti-skid material or anti-skid pad to ensure that the keyboard is stable and non-sliding in the process of use and increase safety.

5.Keystrokes are clearly marked: use large fonts or obvious icons on the keys, and use the button backlight to ensure that these signs are clearly discernible in a dark environment.

6.Wireless link: open with one button, Bluetooth connection, reduce wiring confusion

7.Material: ABS plastic

8.Color matching: basic white and black, with high saturation button backlight

9.Size: 15cm * 10cm * 3cm

2024.11.20 ，by Runxin

2024.11.22 ，by Yuhong

2024.11.22 ，by Maotong

2024.11.22 ，by Runxin

This project is a computer game set in Naples, aimed at promoting communication between elderly and young people, alleviating the phenomenon of elderly people feeling lonely and young people staying at home. The game requires both elderly and young people to work together, and players can freely choose their characters. The main gameplay is to have elderly people wear headphones to receive information, and then convey the information to young people, who will operate and complete the task. This is not only a game, but also a journey of cultural exploration and emotional exchange.

Game interface, November 13, 2024, by Runxin

Earphone connection, November 13, 2024, done by Maotong

User cooperation 01，2024.11.13, done by Maotong

User cooperation 02，2024.11.07, done by Runxin

Background of the story:

In the historic and artistic city of Naples in southern Italy, an adventure about lost treasures from the Renaissance is unfolding. Players will play two types of characters, one is an informed local tour guide, and the other is a brave explorer. They must work together to uncover the secrets in ancient manuscripts, search for clues hidden throughout Naples, and ultimately reveal the location of the treasure.

On November 13, 2024, by Runxin

Role setting:

1. Tour guide (information collector): Having a wide network of contacts and a deep understanding of Naples’ history and culture, able to obtain key information from various channels, with information acquisition and transmission mainly achieved through wearing headphones.
2. Explorer (Task Executor): Skilled in solving difficult problems and physical challenges, responsible for on-site investigations and task execution.

These two types each have two to three roles to choose from.

Game character, November 7, 2024,by Runxin

Main gameplay:

1. Collaborative puzzle solving: Before each level begins, the tour guide will provide possible clues and directions to the explorer based on the information at hand. Explorers need to use these clues to find the next clue or item in the actual scene. (Puzzle games can be designed as maze explorations or map treasure hunts)
2. Character interaction: Players can switch between controlled characters at any time to more effectively utilize their abilities. For example, when encountering a situation where you need to communicate with NPCs to obtain information, please switch to a tour guide; When encountering physical obstacles or puzzles, switch to Explorer. Older people can not only play the role of tour guides, obtaining and transmitting information while playing games, but also exchange roles with young people and experience the role of explorers under their guidance
3. Cultural Experience: The game incorporates many authentic Neapolitan elements, including but not limited to visiting the San Carlo Theatre, tasting authentic Margarita pizza, listening to street performers’ performances, and more. By completing specific tasks, players can receive corresponding cultural rewards, such as unlocking new music tracks, obtaining unique recipes, etc.
4. Dynamic difficulty adjustment: Automatically adjust the game difficulty based on the player’s performance, ensuring that the game is both challenging and not frustrating.
5. Multi ending system: Players’ choices can affect the development of the story, and different decisions may lead to different endings. This encourages players to explore all possibilities multiple times.

Interface sketch, November 7, 2024, by Runxin

Map

1. Civilian Voting Square: The Civilian Voting Square on the north side of Egg Castle is the main square in the old town of Naples, named after the 1860 referendum (which decided to join the unified Kingdom of Italy under the rule of the Savoy dynasty). On the west side of the square is the Basilica di San Francesco di Paola with columns, designed in the style of the Roman Pantheon. It is a popular filming location for many local TV dramas and movies, as well as a must visit spot for photo shoots.

2. New Jesus Square: The location of the two most important churches in Naples and the starting point of the beloved Spaca Naples

3. Spaccanapoli: a straight and narrow main street that runs through the ancient historical center of Naples, Italy. This name is a popular usage, literally meaning ‘Naples Separatist’

4. Mergellina: a coastal area in Naples, Italy. It is located in the Chiaia district. It is located at the foot of Posillipo Mountain.

5. Palazzo Reale di Napoli: a historical building located in the historic center of Naples, Italy, on Piazza del Popolo

6. San Gennaromon: San Gennaromon is one of the ancient city gates of Naples, located in the southwest of the edge of Piazza Cavour, next to the busy Via Foria, leading to a pedestrian street east of Via Tama, parallel to Via Tama

7. Naples Central Station: This is an important railway station in Naples and a crucial hub for the city’s transportation.

8. Castel dell’Ovo: The oldest castle in Naples, named after the medieval legend that the Roman poet Virgil placed a magical egg in the foundation of the castle. This castle was built in the 12th century, originally on a small island, but later became a peninsula due to changes in terrain, which can be reached on foot.

9. Castel Nuovo: Walking along the seaside, you will come to the new castle that replaced the Egg Castle. Although it is called “Castel Nuovo” (transliterated as “Anjou Castle”), it is also a historical building built in the 13th century. This castle was designed by a French architect, and its most prominent exterior feature is the “five seemingly indestructible circular towers,” giving it a medieval castle vibe.

10. Naples Archaeological Museum: The Naples Archaeological Museum is very large in scale and has a rich collection. The most eye-catching and attractive to travelers are the mosaic murals of Alexander the Great chasing Darius, as well as a large number of treasures excavated from the ancient city of Pompeii. Some of the exhibits may even overturn the stereotype of modern people being more conservative towards the ancients.

11. San Carlo Theatre: As the former opera capital of Europe, Naples has the oldest opera house still in operation in the world – the San Carlo Theatre. For Italy, this is still currently the largest and most important opera house, located across from the Galleria Umberto I and performing every summer. In addition, this building, which was built in 1737 at the request of the Bourbon dynasty’s Charles, has a long history and is worth a visit in itself, especially its extremely luxurious red gold decoration, 6-story private rooms, and flower beds extending more than 30 meters behind the orchestra seats, which still amaze people today.

12. Millennium Underground City (Napoli Sotterrane): The Naples Underground City was once a Greek quarry, a Roman water storage tank, and a World War II air raid shelter. The diverse uses of various eras have allowed this underground city to be well preserved to this day.

13. Umberto I Gallery: The Umberto I Gallery, built in 1887, is located on the north side of the palace and is as famous as the Emmanuel II Gallery in Milan. Unlike Milan, which is full of boutique shops and crowded with tourists, the Umberto I Gallery is mostly filled with cafes, fashion and souvenir shops. Even during the peak summer tourist season, the atmosphere is still relaxed and comfortable.

14.Mount Vesuvius: Mount Vesuvius is not only an active volcano, but also an important tourist destination. Tourists can climb the volcano on foot, overlooking the magnificent scenery of the Bay of Naples, while experiencing the powerful forces of nature and the profound sedimentation of history.

Naples is also known for the following attractions:

Culinary culture, (pizza, pasta, Italian pancakes, fried pizza, scazzoppoli…)

Art and monuments (Cristovirato, Cavalli di Bronzo, Albergo di Boveri…)

Music culture (Pino Daniele was the world’s first Neapolitan).

On November 6, 2024, the image was sourced from the internet

Technological process:

1.Start game storyboard: Game duration prompt announcement – Solid color background+Game name – Initial interface

On November 13, 2024, by Maotong

2.Initial interface: Background – Naples Palace Screen Center – Game Name – Naples Mystery Interface Module – Background, Game Name, Start Game, Continue Game, Announcement, Settings (Sound Effects, Background Music)

On November 13, 2024, by Maotong

3.Earphone connection: Solid color background+text prompt (turn on the headphone switch and computer Bluetooth, connect the device to ensure smooth gaming, wish you a wonderful gaming time) Interface module – Settings (sound effects, background music) – Click on the screen to display the next interface

On November 13, 2024, by Maotong

4.Start the game: The background highlights the Palace of Naples, a historical and artistic city in southern Italy. The text describes the background (In Naples, this city is famous for its rich cultural heritage and mysterious legends. Today, an adventure about the lost treasures of the Renaissance is about to unfold.) – Click on the screen to appear in the next interface

On November 13, 2024, by Maotong

5.Background and Text Narration of the Palace of Naples (The story begins at the Palace of Naples, a palace that has witnessed countless historical changes and has now become the intersection of the destinies of two protagonists. One is a local tour guide who knows the history of Naples like the back of his hand, especially the legends about treasures. The other is a brave explorer who is passionate about unraveling historical mysteries and spares no effort in searching for treasures.) – After clicking the screen, the next interface appears

On November 13, 2024, by Maotong

6.Prompt for character selection: Interface module – Please select your game character – Click on the screen to display the next interface

On November 13, 2024, by Runxin

7.Character selection: playerA and playerB, choose two types of character interface modules: playerA, playerB, character one, character two, character design, character introduction (Explorer – Arya: While studying an ancient manuscript, she discovered a vague record that Naples was related to a group of treasures that disappeared during the Renaissance period. She traveled thousands of miles to this city, hoping to find more clues. Tour guide – Marco: As a native of Naples, he is familiar with Naples’ history, culture, and legends, and knows many secret passages and hidden locations.) – After selecting, click on the interface to appear the next scene

On November 13, 2024, by Runxin

8.Character Encounter Story: In the grand hall of the Naples Palace, sunlight shines through the high windows onto the ancient marble floor, and the air is filled with the atmosphere of history. Arya, a brave explorer, stood in front of a mural depicting the history of Naples, with a furrowed brow and a tightly held mysterious manuscript in her hand. Her eyes flickered with a longing for the unknown and a passion for adventure. At this moment, Marco, a knowledgeable local tour guide, wearing his iconic brown leather boots and a slightly worn hat, was leading a group of tourists through the hall. His voice was loud and infectious, telling the history of the palace and the legends of Naples. When his gaze accidentally fell on Arya, he immediately felt her unique temperament. Marco finished his explanation to the tourists and walked gently over to Arya, speaking fluently in English, “Miss, you seem particularly interested in this mural. I can provide you with some additional information.” Arya turned around, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and vigilance. She looked at Marco and politely replied, “Thank you, I am very interested in the history of Naples, especially the legends about Renaissance treasures.” Marco’s eyes lit up as he realized that the lady in front of him was not an ordinary tourist. He whispered, ‘The legend of the treasure? It’s a complex story. However, I may know some secrets that are not known to outsiders.’ Arya’s heart raced as she knew it might be the key to her search for the treasure. She approached Marco and responded in a low voice, ‘I am looking for some clues. If you can help me, I am willing to pay you the corresponding reward.’ Marco smiled, knowing that this encounter could be the beginning of the most exciting adventure of his life. He reached out his hand and said, “So, let’s start this journey. My name is Marco, and you?” Alia held his hand and said firmly, “Arya. Nice to meet you, Marco. Let’s uncover Naples’ deepest secrets together

9.Tip: Solid color background+text narration (And so, in the ancient hall of the Naples Palace, the adventure of the two protagonists begins. They don’t know how many challenges and dangers await them ahead, but they both know that this will be an unforgettable journey.)

10.Main storyline progression: Marco leads Arya through the palace’s corridors and arrives at a hidden library. Here, they discovered an ancient diary that recorded clues to the treasure. The diary mentions four symbolic locations: the statue of Neptune, the sea god, the mysterious paintings at the San Severo Gallery, the underground labyrinth of Egg Castle, and a forgotten monastery, among others.
They went to the statue of Neptune, the sea god, which is one of Naples’ iconic buildings. On the pedestal of the statue, they discovered a movable slate with an ancient map hidden underneath. The path to the next clue is marked on the map.
They arrived at the San Severo Art Museum, which houses countless masterpieces from the Renaissance period. Behind a seemingly ordinary painting, they found a second clue – a poem written in Latin that led them to Egg Castle.
Egg Fortress, built in ancient times, is famous for its complex underground maze. Marco and Arya shuttled through the maze and finally found a third clue in a hidden chamber – a stone slab engraved with a mysterious symbol.
They arrived at the forgotten monastery. Here, they pieced together all the clues and discovered an astonishing secret: the treasure was not underground in Naples, but hidden beneath the altar of an ancient church. This church is the holy land in the hearts of the people of Naples, and its existence is even longer than the history of treasures.
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After a series of challenges and puzzles, Marco and Arya finally uncovered the secrets in ancient manuscripts, found clues hidden throughout Naples, and ultimately revealed the location of the treasure. Their adventure not only brought them wealth, but more importantly, they uncovered a forgotten history and added new legends to Naples. And this city, due to their adventure, has once again become the focus of attention for the world.

11.Side event 01: Naples Cuisine Chronicles – In the main storyline, the two protagonists try various cuisines in Naples, collect food postcards and souvenirs – exchange for travel coins, puzzle keys, intelligence, etc
12.Extension 02: Play in Naples – Participate in Naples’ annual ceremonies and experience Naples’ traditional activities, learn about Naples, and make more friends – Exchange travel coins, puzzle keys, intelligence, etc
13.Game main interface: The background is in a coffee shop, where two protagonists sit and communicate
Interface Module -01 Character Account Information (Avatar, Name, Gender, Level) – Click to enter the next interface
02 Left column – Friends list, email, announcements, check-in, activities – Click to enter the next interface
03The bottom line of the interface – achievements, tasks, collections, backpacks, stores – click to enter the next interface
04 Top right corner line – Gold coins, puzzle keys, redemption, mini map – Click to enter the next interface
05 Bottom right corner – Continue storyline – Click to enter the next interface
06In the middle of the interface – the two main characters on the left are sitting in the coffee shop; On the upper right, click on ‘Naples Cuisine Memoirs’, and on the lower right, click on’ Play in Naples’ to enter the next interface

Members of Team 20, we apologize for not updating the website content last week. We are waiting for the video conference. We have seen your comments on our design proposal, and we are making modifications and further refinement based on your suggestions. We will upload the further design proposal tomorrow.Thank you very much. It was our mistake

On the evening of November 14, 2024 Beijing time, we had a video conference with the Italian team for communication. During the meeting, the Italian team pointed out to us that there were some issues with the naming of game characters in our design proposal, and indicated that we could seek their advice in the future. Our group presented our views on the design proposal uploaded to the website to the Italian team. And it was stated that we will upload further design proposals the next day.

This is a partial communication record between us and Team 20. We are about to start a meeting, and after that, I will post the meeting summary on the website.

Game background:

In a parallel world guarded by ancient magic, the historical and cultural monuments of Naples and Campania are thrown into chaos by a sudden storm of time and space. As the selected “Time and Space Guardian”, the player needs to travel through the long river of history, solve a series of puzzles, collect scattered cultural fragments, and finally repair the time and space to restore the historical glory of the two places.

Game Features:

Integrating cultural elements:

Image from AI generation

• Pizza & Pasta Workshop: In one level, players collaborate to make a traditional Neapolitan pizza or a Campanian-inspired pasta, unlocking the key to the next scene through the right combination of ingredients and cooking steps. The elderly guide the young to follow the historical recipes, while telling the cultural stories behind these delicacies.

• Ancient site exploration: there are many virtual monuments and historical buildings in the game, such as the ruins of Pompeii and the Royal Palace of Naples. Players need to solve puzzles related to these locations (such as arranging pictures according to the order of historical events, interpreting inscriptions, etc.) to gradually reveal their historical significance.

Image from AI generation

• Musical memory: In certain levels, the player is required to find and correctly play the corresponding instrument in the virtual environment based on the melody cues provided by the elderly (fragments of classic Neapolitan or Campanian folk songs played through headphones) to activate hidden passages.

Interactive learning session:

In the course of the game, interspersed with historical and cultural knowledge quizzes, the elderly can choose simple or complex difficulty to ask the young people questions, the correct answer can get additional rewards or clues, promote the transfer of knowledge and increase the interest.

Emotional resonance and team spirit:

The game sets up emotional communication links, such as the celebration animation after completing a task together, or the encouragement words given by the elderly to the young when encountering difficulties, to strengthen the emotional connection between the two generations and the team spirit.

“The Mystery of Time and Space” is not only a game, but also a journey of cultural exploration and emotional exchange, allowing participants to learn valuable historical knowledge in the entertainment, but also promote communication and exchange between them.

Game background:

A sudden time storm disrupts the balance of time and space, separating a precious cultural heritage from modern life. In order to restore the original history of Naples and Campania and preserve the memory of the land, the old and the young must work together, using wisdom and courage, to solve a series of puzzles, collect the “key of time”, and gradually repair the cracks in the history.

Role setting:

• Role of the elderly (wisdom mentor) : With rich knowledge of the history and culture of Naples and Campania, able to interpret ancient texts, tell historical stories, identify monuments, and be a treasure house of knowledge in the team.

• Youth role (Technology Explorer) : Good at modern technology operations, such as decrypting electronic devices, operating virtual maps, quickly learning new skills, is a team leader.

Level Design:

Level one: The origin of pizza mystery

• The scene: A pizzeria with old recipes and murals on the walls.

• Task: The elderly tell the origin story of pizza, and the young people need to find the hidden pizza toppings in the store according to the story clues, arrange them in the correct order, make a “historical original pizza”, and unlock the secret path to the next level.

Level two:music melody

• The scene: An old theatre in Campania, with a piano at center stage and violinists next to it, but now they’re not playing.

• The task: The elderly recall and hum a traditional song related to local history, and the young are required to repair the score according to the melody, activate the stage mechanism, and help the performer finish the performance and proceed to the next scene.

Level three: Guard the monument

• Scene: In front of a historic monument in the center of Naples, surrounded by a complex maze.

• Task: The elderly tell the historical significance of the monument, the young people need to follow the guidance of the elderly, find the historical relics related to the monument in the maze, and through the puzzle game (jigsaw) to restore them, activate the guardian light of the monument, open the door to the final level.

Final Pass: The convergence of the keys of time

• The scene: A virtual space that blends elements of Neapolitan and Campanian, with a giant “key of time” suspended in the center.

• Task: Seniors and young adults review the knowledge learned in all levels and work together to solve a series of comprehensive puzzles involving history, culture and art. Each time a puzzle is solved, a beam of light will converge on the “Time key”, and when all the puzzles are solved, the time key will be activated to repair the space-time rift and restore the original history.

map

• Piazza del Plebiscito：An enormous publicsquare in the centre of Naples
• Piazza del Gesù Nuovo ：home to two of Naples’ most important churches and serves as the starting point of beloved Spaccanapoli
• Spaccanapoli ： the straight and narrow main street that traverses the old,historic center of the city of Naples,Italy. The name is a popular usage and means, literally,”Naples splitter”
• Mergellina : a coastal district of the city of Naples, Italy. It is located in the quartiere of Chiaia. It stands at the foot of the Posillipo Hill.
• The Royal Palace of Naples(Italian: Palazzo Reale di Napoli) :a historic building located in Piazza del Plebiscito,in the historic center of Naples,Italy
• Porta San Gennaro:The Porta San Gennaro is one of the ancient gates of the city of Naples, located just southwest of the edge of the Piazza Cavour, just off the busy Via Foria and leading to a pedestrian alley,just east and parallel to Via Duomo

Naples is also famous for:

• The culinary culture, (pizza, pasta, frittatina, fried pizza, scazzuoppoli…)

• The art and monuments (Cristo velato, Cavalli di Bronzo, Albergo dei Poveri…)

• And the musical culture (Pino Daniele being the first bearer of Neapolitanism in the world).

Reference for the in-game map interface, this image is sourced from the internet.

Background of the story:

In the historic and artistic city of Naples in southern Italy, an adventure is unfolding around a lost Renaissance treasure. Players will play two types of characters, one is an informed local tour guide, and the other is a brave explorer. They must work together to unravel the secrets in ancient manuscripts, search for clues hidden throughout Naples, and ultimately reveal the location of the treasure.

Role setting:

• Tour guide (information collector): With a wide network of contacts and in-depth understanding of Naples’ history and culture, able to obtain key information from various channels.
• Explorer (Mission Executor): Skilled in solving difficult problems and physical challenges, responsible for field investigations and mission execution.

These two character types each have two to three characters to choose from.

Tour guide (information collector)

Carla Marino

• Background: Cara is a young but experienced tour guide with a deep understanding of Naples’ history and culture. His family has lived in Naples for generations, so he knows every corner of the city like the back of his hand.
• Characteristics: Passionate and outgoing, good at communicating with people, always able to obtain the latest information from local residents.
• Skills: Possess a strong interpersonal network, able to quickly locate key individuals and obtain important clues.

Alessa Rossi

• Background: Alyssa is a freelance journalist who frequently conducts interviews and investigations in Naples. She has unique insights into modern urban culture and underground society.
• Characteristics: Quick witted, observant, able to discover details that others overlook.
• Skills: Possess excellent investigative skills and can obtain valuable information through news reporting and social media.

Explorer (Mission Executor)

Lia Ferraro

• Background: Leia is a well-trained special agent who has served in the special forces. She is now a freelancer, accepting various high-risk tasks.
• Characteristics: Calm and decisive, strong tactical awareness, adept at formulating and executing complex plans.
• Skills: Proficient in various weapons and combat techniques, able to protect oneself and teammates in critical moments.

Piero Conti

• Background: Piero is a young explorer who is passionate about exploring unknown worlds. He has conducted exploration activities in multiple countries and accumulated rich experience.
• Characteristics: Strong curiosity, adaptable, and enjoy taking risks and challenges.
• Skills: Possess excellent survival skills, able to find necessary resources in the wild environment and solve various unexpected problems.

Main gameplay:

1. Collaborative puzzle solving: Before each level begins, the tour guide will provide possible clues and directions to the explorer based on the information at hand. Explorers need to use these clues to find the next clue or item in the actual scene.
2. Character interaction: Players can switch between controlled characters at any time to more effectively utilize their abilities. For example, when encountering a situation where it is necessary to communicate with NPCs to obtain information, switch to a tour guide; When facing physical obstacles or puzzles, switch to explorer.（Older people can not only play the role of tour guides, obtaining and transmitting information while playing games, but also exchange roles with young people and experience the role of explorers under their guidance.）
3. Cultural Experience: The game incorporates a lot of authentic Neapolitan elements, including but not limited to visiting the San Carlo Theatre, tasting authentic Margarita pizza, listening to street performers’ performances, and more. By completing specific tasks, players can receive corresponding cultural rewards, such as unlocking new music tracks, obtaining unique recipes, etc.
4. Dynamic difficulty adjustment: Automatically adjust the game difficulty based on the player’s performance, ensuring that the game is both challenging and not frustrating.
5. Multiple endings system: Players’ choices can affect the development of the story, and different decisions may lead to different endings. This encourages players to try multiple times to explore all possibilities.

Design concept：

Design a game called Journey of Heritage, the story setting of the game can be set in a mysterious ancient city, young people need to take the role of players, explore the corners of the city, solve the puzzles and puzzles hidden in the historical and cultural relics. The elderly, on the other hand, act as gatekeepers and inheritors of the city, working with the young to teach them about the history, culture and traditions of Naples and Campania.

Concept one：

The levels of the game can be designed to resemble different historical periods and cultural scenes, such as ancient Roman arenas, Renaissance palaces, traditional festival celebrations, etc. By exploring these scenes, young people can learn about the history, art, architecture and traditional customs of Naples and Campania.

Concept two：

Players can choose different game scenarios according to their personal preferences, each game scenario will face different challenges, which requires the elderly and young people to work together to overcome the level.

Concept three：

Each different game scenario contains three different modes of completing the level.The first is a linear layout, where players move from one area to the next in a fixed order, in a one-way movement. The second is a parallel layout, adding more paths, different paths encounter different levels of challenge, and players need to answer as many questions as possible to find the fastest and most convenient path. The third is the network layout, where each area is connected to the other areas in a different way, and there are bombs on a certain path, which the player must avoid and successfully navigate through the level.

Conceptual summary：

The Journey of Inheritance aims to connect the young with the old through games and promote exchanges and cooperation between the two generations. At the same time, games can also provide a platform for the elderly to share their knowledge and experience and feel their value and importance.

Game background:

Naples Echoes “is a two player cooperative adventure puzzle game that combines the rich history, culture, and modern elements of Naples, Italy. Players will play two characters, one is the local explorer “Leo” from Africa, and the other is the distant historian “August”. They cross the limitations of time and space through radio waves (represented in the form of headphones transmitting information in the game), and together uncover the hidden secrets of Naples.

Role allocation and preparation:

• Player A operates the computer interface and controls the character “Leo” to freely explore the streets of Naples, interact with the environment, collect items, and solve puzzles.
• Player B wears dedicated headphones and can only receive audio information sent by the “August” character through the headphones, including task prompts, clue analysis, and historical background stories.

Task initiation:

The game starts from a famous landmark in Naples, such as the Pierrot Caracciolo Bridge or the San Carlo Theatre. Player A controls “Leo” to reach the starting point, triggering the introduction of the game story background.
Player B received August’s first message in their earphones, introducing the current mission objective, such as searching for a lost ancient book or solving an ancient puzzle.

Information collection and transmission:

• Player A will encounter various puzzles and obstacles during the exploration process, requiring clues or knowledge provided by Player B to help solve them.
• Player B guides Player A through voice commands on how to operate based on the information in the headphones (which may include historical facts, cultural customs, architectural features, etc.), such as “searching for hidden mechanisms on the statue base” and “pressing buttons in the order of the patterns on the mural”.

Ultimate Challenge:

The ultimate goal of the game is to find and protect an important item representing Naples’ cultural heritage, preventing it from being taken away by evil forces.
The ultimate challenge combines all previous knowledge and skills, testing the two’s tacit understanding and teamwork ability

Ending and Achievements:

After completing all tasks, the game displays a touching ending animation, celebrating not only the completion of the mission but also deepening their understanding of Neapolitan culture.
Players can receive different achievement badges based on completion time and puzzle solving efficiency.

Game scene design scheme:

• Historic District: Restoring the ancient streets of Naples, including buildings, markets, cafes, etc., allowing players to experience a strong historical atmosphere.
• Museums and galleries: Design interactive exhibition areas where players need to decipher the stories behind artworks and unlock hidden clues.
• Underground Maze: Explore the ancient underground passages of Naples and discover hidden treasures and secrets.
• Inside landmark buildings, such as the San Carlo Theatre, learn about the history and architectural features of the theatre by solving puzzles.
• Seaside and Port: Experience the oceanic charm of Naples, participate in sea adventures, and search for clues.

• Clarity and conciseness of information transmission
• Friendliness of interface and operation
• Suitability of task difficulty
• Interaction and Feedback
• Health and safety considerations

Clarity and conciseness of information transmission

• Voice clarity: Ensure that the information transmitted through the headphones is clear and easy to understand, with a moderate pace of speech, avoiding too fast a pace or complex accents that may make it difficult for the elderly to understand.
• Information conciseness: The information conveyed to the elderly should be concise and clear, avoiding lengthy or complex descriptions. The description of each task or clue should directly point out the key points and reduce unnecessary details.
• Repetition and Confirmation: Allow elderly people to listen to information repeatedly as needed, or set up confirmation mechanisms to ensure they fully understand task requirements

Friendliness of interface and operation

• Concise interface: The game interface should be designed to be concise and clear, avoiding too many icons or complex menus to prevent confusion for the elderly when operated by young people.
• Adaptive adjustment: Allow elderly people to adjust headphone volume, screen brightness, and other settings according to their hearing or vision conditions, ensuring that they can comfortably participate in games.

Suitability of task difficulty

• Progressive Difficulty: Game tasks should gradually progress from simple to complex, allowing both the elderly and young to have enough time to adapt to each other’s cooperation styles, while gradually challenging their intelligence and teamwork abilities.
• Cultural relevance: Task design should be tailored to the life experiences and cultural backgrounds of older adults, making it easier for them to understand and participate. For example, puzzles related to Neapolitan history or cultural events familiar to the elderly can be designed.
• Fault tolerance mechanism: Provide sufficient fault tolerance space for the elderly, allowing them to make small mistakes when providing information, and set up prompt or help mechanisms to help them correct their mistakes and continue playing.

Interaction and Feedback

• Instant feedback: When the information provided by the elderly is correctly applied, provide immediate positive feedback, such as sound prompts or reward animations on the screen, to enhance their sense of participation and achievement.
• Team collaboration showcase: During the game, regularly showcase the results of team collaboration, such as solved puzzles, found clues, etc., to make the elderly feel their contribution and value.

Health and safety considerations

• Rest reminder: Considering the physical condition of the elderly, reasonable rest reminders should be set up in games to avoid prolonged and continuous gaming leading to physical fatigue.

Hello, members of Team 20! We have read the additional content you provided and have a general understanding of Neapolitan culture.
Can you send some pictures of Naples’ characteristic buildings so that we can better create the scenes in the game?
In addition, you mentioned a game that can be referenced in the supplementary content, “Octave Traveler”. Can you explain the gameplay and features of this game.

thank you very much!

Naples is an Italian city rich in history, culture, and age-old traditions, renowned for its passionate people, music, food, and unique customs that reflect a fascinating past. Neapolitans, known for their warm, welcoming nature, face life’s challenges with a smile and a joke, and hold a deep connection to their land and traditions. The city is the birthplace of pizza, made with just a few simple ingredients like tomato, mozzarella, and basil, following the strict method of the “true Neapolitan pizza,” cooked in a wood-fired oven. Coffee is also a true institution here; it’s not just a drink but a daily ritual. There is even a tradition of the “caffè sospeso” (suspended coffee), where someone pays for an extra coffee for those who can’t afford it, a gesture of solidarity that reflects the generous, community spirit of the Neapolitans.

During the Christmas season, Neapolitan families create elaborate nativity scenes, a centuries-old tradition best represented along the famous street, San Gregorio Armeno. Here, skilled artisans carve figurines for the nativity, including shepherds, animals, and even modern-day characters. Alongside the nativity, many include the “sleeping shepherd” and the “shepherd with the sheep,” symbols of local folklore.

Among the traditional objects, there’s the “red horn” (corno rosso), an amulet against bad luck, representing Neapolitans’ strong connection to superstitions and symbols of good fortune. Other iconic elements include the “Neapolitan tombola,” a bingo-like game that families play during the holidays, and the mask of Pulcinella, embodying the irony, resilience, and satire of the Neapolitan spirit.

Neapolitan music is also world-famous, with traditional songs like “O sole mio” and “Funiculì Funiculà” that celebrate the love for the sea, the sun, and Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that towers over the city. This bond with the sea and nature reflects the open-hearted character of Neapolitans, as does their devotion to their patron saint, San Gennaro. Every year, they celebrate the miracle of “the blood of San Gennaro,” when a relic of the saint’s blood liquefies, considered a good omen for the city.

Naples is a city where modernity and tradition coexist harmoniously, and among its lively streets, the sounds of mandolins, and the aroma of pizza, you can feel the authenticity of a unique, proud people, deeply connected to their history.

The project is to design an electronic game aimed at promoting communication between the elderly and young people, reducing the phenomenon of “loneliness” among the elderly and “otaku” among young people. In this game, elderly and young people play different roles and have different tasks. The background of the game is based on Neapolitan and Campanian culture, with elderly people playing the role of “storytellers” reading the game manual and solving level characters, while young people acting as “operators” undertake in-game tasks. At the same time, this game is equipped with physical devices similar to headphones for the elderly to transmit information.

This game allows both the elderly and young people to play their respective roles and work together, promoting communication between the two and effectively alleviating the loneliness of the elderly and the “concealment” phenomenon of the young. The design is very clever, but without physical products as carriers, we don’t know how to complete this design. We don’t have much knowledge about the design of electronic games and don’t know how to design a game. In the past, we used to design based on physical products. What form do you expect the final design outcome to be presented in? Can you provide a specific description?

Here is our schedule.

1. Beijing time (regardless of daylight saving time and eastern time, using Eastern Time Zone 8)

2.Italy Time

Hello,
my name is Chen Yuhong,a 20 years old girl from Guangzhou city where next to Hongkong and it’s also one of the biggest city in China.Now I’m studying in Qingdao ,a beautiful coastal city.The second photo below was taken in Qingdao.

I went to Kyoto this summer and visit some great shrines.

I also have two lovely cats but they are not so clever.

Finally I am sure during this class I will make new friends and have a unforgettable experience.I hope to make progress together with you in the future courses.

You can find me on 1276846900@qq.com.