Role
Lead Unity Developer & Designer

Description
A VR experience that introduces students to fundamental geometric principles through an interactive grid-based laser puzzle set in an ancient underground cavern. Players manipulate mirrors, statues, and barriers to reflect and redirect laser beams according to Euclidean principles, solving progressively complex puzzles that reinforce spatial reasoning and geometric concepts.

Purpose
Designed as an engaging mathematics education tool, this experience allows students to experiment with angles, reflections, symmetry, and geometric transformations in a dynamic 3D environment. The immersive setting enhances learning by allowing students to interact with and visualize mathematical concepts in real time.

Key Responsibilities

• Gameplay & Puzzle Mechanics: Designed a grid-based laser system where players position objects to manipulate beam trajectories using geometric rules.
• Level & Environment Design: Created an ancient underground cavern aesthetic, integrating lighting and architectural elements that complement the theme.
• Interactive Learning Elements: Developed step-by-step challenge progression, ensuring that each puzzle reinforces specific Euclidean concepts.
• Physics-Based Interactions: Implemented physics for mirror rotation, beam refraction, and object placement.
• VR Optimization & Performance: Optimized 3D assets and shaders for smooth performance in VR.

Tech Stack

• Game Engine: Unity (C#)
• VR Integration: Oculus or similar VR SDK
• Version Control: Git, GitHub

Design Tools

• Blender/Maya (for 3D modeling of cavern structures, mirrors, statues, and puzzle elements)
• Photoshop (for textures, lighting effects, and UI elements)
• Figma (for UI/UX design and puzzle flow diagrams)

Platform(s)

• VR Headsets only

Core Mechanics / Features

• Laser Reflection & Refraction: Players use geometric principles to redirect laser beams using mirrors, prisms, and obstacles.
• Grid-Based Puzzle System: Each puzzle is structured on a coordinate-based grid, requiring logical placement of objects.
• Adaptive Difficulty: Progressively introduces angles, parallel/perpendicular lines, and reflective symmetry as puzzles advance.
• Thematic Story Elements: Ancient statues and carvings provide in-world “clues” referencing classical geometric discoveries.
• Real-Time Feedback: Visual indicators show angle measurements and reflection paths, reinforcing mathematical learning.