Vector is a timed runner built in Unity for the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center as part of their Game Masters exhibit and “Genius in the House” program to demonstrate the Tobii Eye Tracker. Players are tasked with going through alternating colors to increase their speed and finish as fast as they can! I was tasked with showing my game to the guests, have discussions about game development, and answer their questions about my personal experiences.
My mentor for the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presentation, Jeffrey Yee, is color blind. During our testing period, it became apparent that I really needed to take this into account seeing as though my game requires players to rapidly distinguish colors apart from one another. Keeping with the theme of visual-based alternative controller schemes, I wanted to make my game as accessible as possible. To do this, I chose specific colors and textures that would allow for most types of color blindness accessibility. Here is what the game would look like:
As you can see, the difference between colors is still quite recognizable.
The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future. At the science center, you can explore and investigate more than 100 interactive exhibits that pique your curiosity and become immersed. The center is located in Balboa Park, at 1875 El Prado, two blocks south of the San Diego Zoo on Park Blvd. More information can be found on their website https://www.rhfleet.org/.
"Genius in the House" is a casual event in the exhibit galleries, not a lecture, that brings brainiacs from fields such as biology, art, engineering, mathematics and more to the Fleet to enhance the exhibit experience. Visitors are able to chat with the genius, ask questions, and explore themes from our exhibitions in ways that are both "insightful and delightful".
Game Masters is an international touring exhibition designed to highlight the key designers who have had a large influence on video games and video game culture. The exhibition includes over 125 playable games from over 30 different designers as well as concept and development artwork. The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center hosted the exhibition from July 1st, 2017 to January 18th, 2018.
Below is a visual of the device itself, in order to use it you simply need to place it on the top or bottom of the display. More information as well as the development sdk can be found on their website https://tobiigaming.com/product/tobii-eyex/.
