User Experience: A short 2D game where players steer their ship using one of three traditional navigation tools. Each tool offers a unique gameplay experience, teaching how it was used to guide galleons across the sea. Players can switch between tools and explore different navigation methods on their journey to the destination.
Optional Value Add: The game is rendered in 3D instead of 2D
Success Metrics:
Visitors learn how 17th-century navigation tools worked through short, engaging mini-games. Each tool offers a unique hands-on challenge, like using stars or spotting clues in nature to guide the ship. The experience is guided by voiceovers and ambient sounds, creating a rich, immersive journey. A historical map tracks the player’s progress, making learning feel like an adventure across the sea. Sessions are short and rewarding, with built-in pacing to keep visitors engaged without feeling overwhelmed. Project 7 - Base 2D Navigation Tools Game Experience Estimate
Base 2D Experience Total: $1,000-1,500 pass-through
Project 7 - Optional Value Add Enhancements
Value Add Total: $800-1,200 pass-through
Project 7 - Further Polishing (Optional, Highly Recommended)
Pass-Through Cost Breakdown
Base Project Costs ($1,000-1,500)
VO Talent: $700-1,000 (Professional English/Filipino navigation explanations, ~12-15 minutes total) Sound Effects Library: $150-250 (Ocean ambience, tool interactions, ship movement) Background Music Library: $150-250 (Maritime adventure themes, cultural nautical music) Value Add Costs ($800-1,200)
3D Ocean Assets: $400-600 (Realistic ocean surface, wave systems, weather effects) 3D Ship Model: $400-600 (High-quality galleon model with rigging animations) Navigation Tools Game Specifications
Three Traditional Navigation Methods:
Stars Navigation: Constellation identification and celestial positioning Compass Navigation: Magnetic direction finding with wind considerations Natural Signs Navigation: Bird flight patterns and environmental cues Educational Framework:
Historical Accuracy: Authentic 17th-century navigation techniques Cultural Context: Traditional Filipino maritime navigation methods Interactive Learning: Hands-on practice with each navigation tool Comparative Analysis: Players can switch tools to understand differences Gameplay Mechanics:
Tool Switching: Seamless transitions between navigation methods during voyage Accuracy Tracking: Performance measurement for each navigation technique Environmental Factors: Weather and time of day affecting tool effectiveness Success Metrics: Arrival accuracy and navigation efficiency scoring Session Design:
Short Duration: 3-5 minute complete navigation experience Replayability: Different tool combinations for varied learning Progressive Difficulty: Environmental challenges increase navigation complexity Educational Feedback: Summary of navigation methods used and their historical significance Key Features of This Estimate:
Base 2D Experience
Three Navigation Tools: Stars (celestial), Compass (magnetic), Natural Signs (birds/environment) Tool Switching Gameplay: Players can seamlessly switch between navigation methods during voyage Educational Audio: 12-15 minutes of bilingual narration explaining traditional navigation techniques Historical Accuracy: Authentic 17th-century and traditional Filipino navigation methods Interactive Learning: Hands-on practice with each tool showing real differences in effectiveness 3D Enhancement
3D Ocean Environment: Realistic waves, dynamic lighting, and weather effects 3D Ship Model: Period-accurate galleon with wind-responsive rigging 3D Tool Visualization: Star dome for celestial navigation, realistic compass physics Immersive Experience: Full 3D environment for deeper educational engagement Educational Navigation Methods:
Stars Navigation:
Constellation identification and selection Traditional Filipino celestial navigation techniques Night sky simulation with cultural astronomical knowledge Compass Navigation:
Magnetic direction finding with historical accuracy Wind and current considerations European navigation tool introduction to Philippines Natural Signs Navigation:
Bird flight pattern interpretation Environmental cue detection (clouds, waves, wind) Traditional indigenous navigation wisdom Unique Learning Features:
Comparative Tool Analysis:
Real-time switching between navigation methods Performance comparison showing strengths/weaknesses of each tool Environmental factors affecting tool effectiveness (weather, time of day) Cultural Integration:
Traditional Filipino maritime navigation methods Historical context of tool introduction and adoption Cultural significance of ocean navigation in Philippine history Session Design:
Short 3-5 minute complete navigation experiences High replayability with different environmental challenges Educational feedback summarizing navigation accuracy and methods used This completes our comprehensive set of 7 detailed multimedia estimates! Each project now has:
Retained original Task descriptions Detailed technical specifications and deliverables Clear sourcing for all assets Realistic hour allocations and pass-through costs Optional value-add enhancements and polishing phases
Visual Aids
The images below are for illustration purposes only.
An idea for a 2D execution would be to do it with a isometric perspective, similar to Monument Valley
An alternative for a 2D execution is a fixed first-perspective
A 3D implementation would be the most intuitive execution to accurately mimic game mechanics to how compasses, birds, or stars may be used