Clicker Games

Clicker Games

1. Task requirements

   • Prescribed Criteria
     • Your game must have a unique aesthetic that aligns with the context of your clicker game
       • The game must have an overarching fishing aesthetic.
       • The clicker element must be one where a fish can appear on/from when clicked. For example, a pond or fishing rod
       • Each upgrade should have images relevant to the fishing theme. Eg, fishing rod picture for fishing rod upgrade.
       • The game must use blue colour themes to symbolise the water in fishing.
       • Each click must yield a different type of fish (with rarities) that is sold for a unique value. The fish must appear on screen for a second.
     • Your game must implement an Achievement System.
       • Achievements must be awarded after the user reaches a certain clicking threshold.
       • Every achievement must be a notification that temporarily appears on the GUI.
       • Each achievement must have a minor reward (money) for completing it.
       • The achievements must be in a progressive order.
       • Each achievement should have a fishing theme. (eg, master fisherman for $100k)
     • Your game must have a minimum of 5 different Auto Clicker Upgrades.
       • Each auto clicker upgrade must give a different increase depending on its value. Increasing value = increasing increase in auto clicks.
       • There must be at least 5 auto click upgrades.
       • Each auto clicker upgrade must have a fishing theme to match the user persona’s interests. (eg, fisherman, captain
       • The autoclick upgrades must be in a progressive order.
       • Autoclicker upgrades must increase in price each time they're bought.
   • Self Determined Criteria
     • The game must have a informative and simple to use GUI
       • Make both the shop and clicker GUI situated in the same window
       • Ensure there are several images to guide the user on what to do.
       • Ensure several counters exist depicting money, fish per second and fish value multiplier telling users what they are.
       • Ensure every upgrade tells the user its name, cost, amount it increases, what it increases and amount they have.
       • Achievements should be in a clear window telling the user what they have achieved.
     • The game must be suited to the user persona’s goals and wants
       • The game must have a different possible outputs for clicking
       • The game should be enjoyable to play.
       • The game can be played idly whilst doing tasks.
       • Ways to make more progress, upgrades, and modifiers.
       • Implement colourful sprites and backgrounds.
   • Constraints and limitations
     • Time
       • Limited time
     • Skills
       • Don't know much python
     • Coding Environment
       • Noisy classroom
   • Existing Solutions
     • Cookie Clicker
       • Pros
         • Addictive
         • afk
       • Cons
         • Repetitive
         • Boring after a while
     • Clicker Heroes
       • Pros
         • Unique concept
         • gets more difficult
           • more entertaining
         • lots of elements
           • Think of strategies and not repetitive
         • leave afk
       • Cons
         • Can be to complicated
         • Tedious and slow
           • Takes a long time between upgrades

2. User Problem

   • User Problem 1
     • Wants
       • Fishing Themed game
       • Different output for each click
       • Has achievements
       • Colourful GUI's and Button themes
       • Earn lots of money and progress in upgrades.
     • Needs
       • A clicker game they can idly play. while fishing
     • Details
       • Age
         • 25
       • Education
         • Graduated high school
       • Location
         • Brisbane
       • Occupation
         • Fisherman
       • Interests
         • - Fishing
         • - Finding/earning new things.
         • - Finding/earning new things.
         • - Games he can play whilst fishing.

3. Developer Problems

   • Coding environment
     • Development tools
       • Thonny
       • Tkinter
     • Key algorithms
       • Autoclick Function
       • Clicker function
       • Button rendering function
   • User interface
     • Features
       • Avatar selection
       • Dark mode
       • randomised click output
     • Usability Principle
       • Effectiveness
         • User can easily use the game for its entertainment purpose
       • Utility
         • Can be used for entertainment.
       • Accesibility
         • Easily readable
           • Good colour contrast
           • Large text
         • Can be played on different devices
           • Laptop
             • Windows/Mac
           • PC
       • Learnability
         • Clear instructions
           • Clear labels about what to do
       • Safety
         • Does not require personal details
         • Save system
     • User interface Components
       • Buttons
         • Cookie button
         • Upgrade button
       • Scrolling bar
         • Upgrades list
       • Images
         • Fish icon
         • Upgrade icons
         • Clicker icon
       • Labels
         • Upgrades
       • Score counters
         • Fish/Second
         • Money
       • links
   • Data
     • Required Data
       • Money
         • Integer
       • Fish_per_second
         • Integer
       • Per_click_multiplier
         • Integer

4. Impacts

   • Social
     • Creates healthy competition.
     • Can play with friends.
   • Economic
     • Teaches people about an economy
   • Personal
     • Gives a sense of achivement
     • Provides entertainment for user