The Function Machine

1
The Function Machine

• A Story Board

2
Animated Intro

• The game begins with an animation. It
  introduces
• The Function Machine
• Our Cool Function Machine Operator
• The Main Menu
• The animation will excite our 5-6 year old user
  through the use of appealing colors and sounds.

3
The Main Menu

• User Has Four Options
• Practice
• Play
• The Creators
• Exit

4
The Function Machine Concept

• Each function machine has an input and an output.
• User is given an example of an input and output
  and must determine the type of machine.
• Examples
• a doubling machine turns AAA into AAAAAA or ??
  into ????
• a plus one machine turns AAA into AAAA or ??
  into ????
• a minus two machine turns AAAAA into AAA or
  ???? into ??
• machines can operate on numbers, letters or
  symbols/shapes

5
Practice Mode

• In practice mode, the user can select the kind of
  machine and then practice filling in the output.

6
Play Mode

• The program will fill in the first input and
  output automatically.
• The process is animated to look the same as when
  it is performed by the user.
• The program will then provide an input and wait
  for the user to provide the output.
• We are still debating whether the user will click
  the output and it will teleport to the machine or
  they will manually drag it.

7
Screen Layout
The arrow shows the path that correct answers
will follow.
8
Hint! Hint!

• After a user has guessed incorrectly two times,
  the unnecessary pieces will dim.
• Incorrect guesses will fall down below the
  function machine as a reminder of what didnt
  work.

9
Advancing Levels

• Once the right column is full, the user will
  advance to a new function machine.
• With each correct answer, the user will get a
  star or other visual reminder of success.

10
How We Keeping It Interesting

• Each function machine can have a different
  operator / background color / component.
• A triumphant sound will signal a correct answer.