Quetzalcoatl: The Fifth Sun

Author Info

Name: Chaebean Yang
Student ID: 20230412
e-mail: kazed0102@kaist.ac.kr
GIt Repository: Link

Game Description

This game is based on Snake Game and Aztec mytology. The player controls a serpent which grows longer by collecting sacrificial items. Upon reaching a score of 100, the serpent transforms into the Fifth Sun — completing the mythological cycle and the game ends.

Goal: Reaching 100 points to become the Fifth Sun
Lose Condition: Collision with wall or self or run out of lives.

Graphic and Game Screen Sketch

Graphic Sketch

Game Screen Sketch

Game Elements and Implementation

Serpent: Quetzalcoatl-inspired
Items: heart, obsidian, etc.

Interactions

Arrow key movement
Eating items increases snake's body length and score

Tools and Libraries

p5js
Adobe Illustrator
Git

Features from Class to Use

Arrays to manage snake's body segments and growth
Conditionals and loops to check for collisions, item collection, and movement
Custom functions for drawing and update logic
HTML-JavaScript integration to handle external inputs and update in-game UI elements

Anticipated Challenges

Designing natural and smooth movement transitions between snake segments
Creating a coherent and symbolic color palette that reflects Aztec aesthetics

Posible Future Features

Additional levels
Animated transformation between game screens
Game over screen with a graphic of Tepeyóllotl

References

Snake Game in p5js
Smith, Michel E. (2011). The Aztec. John Wiley & Sons.
Camilla Townsend. (2019). Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs. Oxford University Press.
Davide Domenici. (2009). The Aztecs: History and Treasure of an Ancient Civilization. White Star Promotional.

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