Concept:
I really like Caramel, the cat who lives at NYUAD’s campus. I think that being an NYUAD student is more enjoyable because of the chance to spend time with the campus cats. I’m a graphic designer, and I wanted to draw a picture of Caramel because it’s a lot of fun for me. I’m also interested in coding, and I want to use my coding skills to make my projects better and learn more about coding.
I got inspired to make a game called “Catsaway,” where Caramel can fly around our campus without bumping into the pointy palm tree corners. In “Catsaway,” Caramel can smoothly float through the soft, green palm leaves. All you have to do is press the spacebar to help Caramel enjoy a fun journey through the skies above our campus.
Sketches:
Why I am excited for CatsAway:
Cats Away can be helpful for CAMPUS KIDS to play:
- Enhanced Concentration and Focus: CatsAway demands that players maintain keen attention to the game’s rapid-paced dynamics. This can support children in refining their ability to concentrate and focus, which can prove advantageous in both academic pursuits and real-world scenarios.
- Resilience and Tenacity: CatsAway’s demanding nature can instill in children the significance of perseverance. It motivates them to persist, learn from their errors, and cultivate resilience when confronted with challenges.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Engaging with CatsAway can refine a child’s hand-eye coordination, requiring precise timing of taps to keep the bird aloft.
- Stress Alleviation: Despite the potential for frustration, the game can also serve as a method for stress relief for certain children. Immersing themselves in challenging gameplay can momentarily divert their attention from daily stressors.
- Objective Setting and Attainment: Accomplishing higher scores or advancing further in the game can bestow upon children a feeling of achievement and inspire them to set and realize objectives, a valuable life aptitude.
- Cognitive Abilities: The game’s demands on spatial awareness and timing can invigorate cognitive development, aiding children in honing their problem-solving proficiencies.