2. Musical Chairs

Rapid Games Prototyping - Week 2

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Overview

A high-energy local multiplayer (or AI-driven) simulation of the classic party game. The focus was on State Machine logic and synchronized events triggered by music cues.

Technical Implementation

• State Machine Architecture: Implemented a robust GameManager to handle transitions between MusicPlaying, Scramble, and Elimination states.
• AI Pathfinding: Used NavMesh for NPCs to find the nearest "valid" chair with randomised reaction times.
• Audio-Sync Logic: Scripted events that trigger based on audio volume thresholds or track pauses.

Controls

• Mouse Click: Select/Claim chair.
• R: Restart Round.

Assets & Credits

BBC (no date) Fireworks [Sound effect]. Available at: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/search?q=07043156 (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

[Uploader Name] (no date) Crying male [Sound effect]. Available at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/people-aww-sfx-422271/ (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

[Uploader Name] (no date) Epic cinematic explosion [Sound effect]. Available at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/epic-cinematic-explosion-454857/ (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

[Uploader Name] (no date) Explosion [Sound effect]. Available at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-explosion-sound-effect-425455/ (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

[Uploader Name] (no date) Kazoo [Sound effect]. Available at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-party-blower-4-207163/ (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

[Uploader Name] (no date) Power up type 1 [Sound effect]. Available at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-power-up-type-1-230548/ (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

[Uploader Name] (no date) Sad whistle [Sound effect]. Available at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-sadwhisle-91469/ (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

[Uploader Name] (no date) Yay kids [Sound effect]. Available at: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/people-children-saying-yay-praise-and-worship-jesus-299607/

E's Jammy Jams (no date) ‘Happy Birthday’ [Music]. Available at: YouTube Audio Library (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

Korpas, J. (no date) ‘[Insert Exact Song Title Here]’ [Music]. Available at: YouTube Audio Library (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

Firelight Technologies (2026) FMOD Studio (Version 2.03.12) [Computer software]. Available at: https://fmod.com/download#fmodstudio (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

Ciathyza (no date) Grid Prototype Materials [Unity Asset]. Available at: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/textures-materials/grid-prototype-materials-214264 (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

Dead Battery Games (no date) PixelBattleText [Unity Asset]. Available at: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/gui/pixelbattletext-189358 (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

Elven Games (no date) Wooden Chair and Stool Set [Unity Asset]. Available at: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/props/furniture/wooden-chair-and-stool-set-310377 (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

Moreno, J. (no date) Cartoon FX Remaster Free [Unity Asset]. Available at: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/particles/cartoon-fx-remaster-free-109565 (Accessed: 16 February 2026).

S.F. Bay Studios (no date) Puppet Kid Free Demo [Unity Asset]. Available at: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/humanoids/puppet-kid-free-demo-230773 (Accessed: 16 February 2026).