Fruit Frenzy – UniFruitti

Project Overview:

Fruit Frenzy is a vibrant match-3 puzzle game developed in Unity for Unifruiti, designed as an engaging activity for a public event in the UAE. Drawing inspiration from the popular Candy Crush game, Fruit Frenzy challenges players to match colorful fruits in rows or columns to score points and clear levels. The game offers an interactive and visually appealing experience, encouraging event visitors to test their strategy and puzzle-solving skills.

Methodology:

Game Development:

Platform:
Developed using Unity to ensure smooth performance, immersive graphics, and compatibility across event setups.

Gameplay Design:
The game incorporates a dynamic match-3 mechanic, requiring players to align fruits by swapping adjacent pieces. Successful matches trigger satisfying animations, rewarding players with points and power-ups.

Game Components:

Core Mechanics:

• Match-3 Gameplay: Players swap fruits to align three or more of the same type in rows or columns.
• Power-Ups: Special fruit combinations create unique effects, such as clearing rows, columns, or clusters of fruits, adding a layer of excitement to the gameplay.

Scoring System:

• Point Accumulation: Players earn points for each successful match, with bonuses for longer combinations and chain reactions.
• Level Goals: Each level includes specific objectives, such as achieving a target score or clearing a certain number of fruits within a set number of moves.

Event Customization:

• Theme Alignment: The game’s visuals and branding were customized to align with Unifruiti‘s theme, incorporating colorful and appealing fruit graphics.
• Public Engagement: Designed to appeal to audiences of all ages, Fruit Frenzy encourages casual play while fostering competitive spirit among participants.

User Interface Development:

Engaging Design:

• Interactive Elements: Clear instructions and intuitive controls ensure accessibility for all players.
• Visual Feedback: Dynamic animations and vibrant effects keep players immersed in the action.

Event-Specific Features:

• Leaderboards: Local leaderboards display top scores, motivating players to improve their performance.

Testing and Validation:

Beta Testing:

• Conducted rigorous testing to ensure responsive controls, fluid animations, and balanced difficulty progression.

Performance Optimization:

• Focused on delivering a lag-free experience with seamless transitions between levels and effects.

Deliverables:

• Unity-Based Game: A polished match-3 puzzle game designed for public events.
• Event Branding: Customized visuals and theme integration for Unifruiti.
• Leaderboard System: Real-time tracking of high scores to encourage competitive gameplay.

Conclusion:

Fruit Frenzy is a fun and interactive match-3 puzzle game that embodies the spirit of Unifruiti by engaging players with vibrant fruit-themed gameplay. Built for a public event in the UAE, the game offers an accessible yet challenging experience that captivates players of all ages. By combining Unity’s powerful development tools with creative design, Fruit Frenzy delivers an entertaining activity that fosters competition, excitement, and a memorable connection to Unifruiti’s brand.