Gamifying My Daily Life: From Barbie Zombie to Burnout Survival”
Ever wondered what it would be like if your daily routine became a playable game? 🎮
Inspired by the Barbie Zombie clever escape mechanics and a touch of Pocketwo loop logic, I created a “Daily Life Zombie Mashup” prototype that turns my day-to-day into an interactive gamified loop.
💡 Core Loop:
• Wake up → Breakfast → Exercise → Coding / PhD / Design → Music / Relax → Scrolling → Zombie Mode → Next Day
• Each action affects stats: Energy, Focus, Happiness, and Zombie Meter
• Scrolling too long triggers Zombie Mode, turning me into a burnout zombie 😅
🎨 Visual / Interaction:
• Paper-doll / sticky-note style reminiscent of Paper Mario & Barbie Zombie
• Nodes are clickable, draggable, and update stats in real-time
• Cheeky Cheater-Genius Meter shows which actions are inspired vs fully original
⚡ Game Mechanics:
• Stats management: balance work, rest, and distractions
• Mini rewards: finishing coding blocks, listening to music
• Hazards: endless scrolling, late-night browsing
🔗 Prototype / Demo:
• CodePen link (interactive demo): https://codepen.io/nad-Yunny/pen/azvgOEM
📌 Why I built it:
• To explore gamification of everyday life
• To experiment with remixing existing game mechanics in a personal context
• To visualize burnout and productivity in a playful, interactive way
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