This week’s question: What is the most creative Halloween costume that you have seen? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, October 29.
Chocolate Huang, 16, Fung Kai No 1 Secondary School: My grandpa used to tell me stories about his childhood: running through green fields, catching fireflies at night and picking wild fruits with his friends. But now he stays at home most days, and I want to bring those happy memories back to him. My game is called “Grandpa’s Happy Journey”. When he opens the game, he’ll see a picture of his old village, just like he described it – with a small river, tall pine trees and a red-roofed house. The game will display a photo of our family having a picnic, mixing his old memories with our new happy times. I want this game to make him smile, remind him of his young days and let him know I listen to every word he says.
Tony Cheung Ka-shun, 16, Carmel Alison Lam Foundation Secondary School: I would create a video game that teaches children self-care skills. The game features a 12-year-old protagonist who must live in a house by himself for three days. He will need to cook lunch and dinner and do chores by himself. Kids these days are spoiled by their parents and do not know how to live independently without them. I hope this game can educate children about the importance of taking care of themselves, hopefully changing the “Kong Kid” phenomenon.
Jessie Li Jiaman, 17, GCC & ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School: I would create a game for elderly people to combat loneliness. It would be a social simulation where players build a virtual community by solving puzzles together. The game would feature settings like old neighbourhoods and involve storytelling, special memories and easy controls. The game would make elderly people feel like they are not alone. That would be the design. It should also enhance their mental and physical health. The puzzles in the game could remind them to drink water, and if they have been sitting for a long time, it would tell them to get up and move around.
Elva Cheung Hoi-ying, 16, Po Leung Kuk Tang Yuk Tien College: I would design a board game about herbal tea for local teenagers. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)’s popularity has been dwindling because it is often deemed less reliable than Western medicine and sometimes considered a superstition. By running a herbal tea shop in the game, teenagers will enhance their understanding of herbs and gain TCM knowledge in an engaging way. If that knowledge is passed down to the next generation, our precious local culture will be promoted and preserved.
Cheng Tsz-yue, 17, Hong Kong Tang King Po College: The game would be called “Guess the Joke”. It would be designed for parents and the elderly to bridge the generation gap between them and their children. For an adult, it is hard to understand seemingly ridiculous words such as “sigma”, “alpha” and “bruh”. Therefore, “Guess the Joke” will include some entry-level explanations of these terms. By playing for just 10 minutes per day, you will not only strengthen your relationship but also become a cool parent for your child to show off.
Li Ruizhuang, 14, TWGHs Li Ka Shing College: I would design a game called “Element Synthesis” for students. It would be a fun and interesting game where students can combine elements, such as hydrogen, carbon and aluminium into compounds. Students can build water, salt and even diamonds in the game. They can build anything. It is interesting, isn’t it? By playing the game, students will learn chemistry. For example, they might understand the chemical reactions of different elements. They might even become passionate about learning chemistry.
Choy Nga-ching, 19, Immaculate Heart of Mary College: The game would be called “Campus Fun Adventure” and be crafted for Form One students. It would enable them to explore their schools, forge friendships and hone their problem-solving skills. Players can partake in diverse activities, such as joining clubs, attending classes and collaborating with teachers to enhance the experience.
Cali Zheng Zhiyang, 16, Tai Kwong Hilary College: I would create a game for teenagers to play when they feel tired or want to relax. I hope it will make them happy. I want to create a game about a boy who experiences many setbacks but finally succeeds. I would add obstacles or challenges, such as monsters and other adventures. My game would tell people to never give up and encourage them to face the unknown with bravery and confidence.
Jasmine Chau Tsz-ching, 15, Stewards Pooi Kei College: I would design a game for secondary school biology students. The cards will have questions in different colours that represent different categories and difficulty levels. A sample answer sheet will be provided. Players will play “rock, paper, scissors” to choose who gets the cards. The person who loses has to answer the questions on the cards. Winning is based on total marks and stars. The player with the highest points wins. I understand how boring it is to learn using only papers and individual assignments, so I wish there were a game that lets us have fun while revising biology.
Man Ip-chiu, 9, Holy Angels Canossian School: If I could design a special game for someone, it would be for primary school students. The game’s name would be “Fun Facts About Nature”. Nowadays, most primary school students stay indoors and play video games. Why not go outdoors and explore? This game would require a lot of thinking. It would be about all creatures in nature and would ask questions such as, “How long can a butterfly live?” It would be fun and you would learn a lot. Mostly, I hope it can help primary school students achieve a better balance in life.
