Hands and Friends

Hands and Friends

The University of Advancing Technology students and alumni were invited to participate in a serious game jam to help slow the spread of coronavirus and to empower children to protect themselves and their families from the disease. Taking a trauma-informed approach to combat this virus is a strong line of defense. Hands and Friends is a gateway to understanding what everyone is dealing with as a whole. Fear not, for you have the power to make a difference!

Specifications:
Unity Pro 2019.3.7f1 under Unity Pro
JetBrains Rider 2019.3.4 under Educational License
Abobe Photoshop 2020 under Educational License
Adobe Illustrator 2020 under Educational License
Platform: WebGL (HTML5) upload package

Assets under General Public Licensing:
Musescore

Assets under Attribution-free Licensing:

lofi loop 5 by homeschooler 2006 from https://freesound.org/people/homeschooler2006/sounds/508368/

Distribution Disclaimer:
Property of this software product and all its contents within are the sole property of the creators. Absolutely no content within this
software product is to be sold for any reason. The contents found in this software product are not monetized and the rights of the products belong to the individual creators.

Health Warnings:

WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY SEIZURES

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing.
IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay. If you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms:

    Dizziness
    Altered vision
    Eye or muscle twitches
    Loss of awareness
    Disorientation
    Seizures or
    Any involuntary movement or convulsion

RESUME GAME PLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure:

    Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen.
    Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available.
    Avoid prolonged use of this software.
    Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play.
    Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.

Stop using this software immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness, discomfort or pain in the eyes, ears, hands arms, or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.

Health Disclaimer:

In-game content contains frequent color change, frequent loud noises and frequent flashes.
Use of this software indicates that you have read the Health
Warnings and Health Disclaimer. By using, watching or listening to this software product, the specified user of this software product agrees that you fully understand the health risks involved and that the producers, publishers, distributors, creators or associates are NOT responsible and can not be held resposinble for any physical or mental health damages that relate to but not limited by the use of this software product. Titan4H games are solely entertainment software products. In-game actions are performed by virtual characters and should not be reproduced in real life. Attempting to do so may cause serious bodily injury or property damage.

References:

Photosensitivity and Seizures
https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/photosensitivity-and-seizures

Loud Noise Dangers
https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/Loud-Noise-Dangers/

6 Guiding Principles To A Trauma-Informed Approach
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm

Special Thanks:

University of Advancing Technology

Jam Host Adam Moore

Program Champion Derric Clark