Touring the World is an educational game developed in Java, designed to strengthen math skills in children around 12 years old. It is currently in development with console-based interaction, and a friendly graphical interface using JavaFX is planned. Politécnico Grancolombiano
To create an interactive game that combines learning and fun, using basic math operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The player accompanies a rabbit named Body on a journey through different global environments, answering questions to progress.
- Reinforce mental math and logical reasoning.
- Encourage learning through visual and auditory exploration.
- Promote the use of technology as a didactic tool.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Touring the World |
| Main Character | Rabbit named Body |
| Game Type | Educational, 2D, single-player |
| Interaction | Math questions with 3 answer options displayed on wild fruits |
| Controls | Arrow keys (↑ jump, ↓ slide, ← → lateral movement) |
| Environments | Countryside → Town → City → Metropolis |
| Difficulty | Progressively increases with timers and penalties |
Each level contains 10 questions. Correct answers increase the score and maintain Body’s energy. Three consecutive mistakes end the attempt.
| Level | Points per correct answer | Bonus for all correct | Bonus if one mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 50 | 25 |
| 2 | 15 | 60 | 30 |
| 3 | 25 | 80 | 40 |
| 4 | 30 | 100 | 50 |
| 5 | 40 | 150 | 70 |
Maximum possible score: 1640 points
- Players can retry from the level they lost (maximum 2 times).
- Score resets as if starting from level 1.
- Username is requested at the beginning to save progress.
Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
