Feature 1: Instructions menu side bar pop in

Input:

Player clicks the “ℹ️” (info) tool button located on the UI (e.g., top corner or toolbar).
The action toggles a side menu panel that slides in from the left, covering approximately 1/3 of the screen.
The panel displays a scrollable list of instructions for each interactive feature in the game (e.g., how to harvest, toggle day/night, sell bouquets).
When the player clicks the “ℹ️” button again, the panel slides out and disappears.

Process:

On button click, check the current state of the instructions panel:
- If it’s closed, trigger an animation (e.g., SlideIn) to move the panel into view from the left
- If it’s open, trigger the reverse animation (SlideOut) to hide it.
When visible, the panel loads or activates a list of instruction items (can be static text, icons, or collapsible sections).
The game pauses or dims background elements if desired to help focus attention on the instructions (optional UX enhancement). [ EXTRA]

Output:

A semi-transparent or styled side panel appears, containing clear, concise instructions for gameplay.
The UI feels dynamic and interactive with a clean slide animation.
The player can open and close the menu at any time for reference without disrupting gameplay flow.

Feature 2: Watering hose animation with Hydration Gauge

Input:

Fix the orientation of the hose to point to the flowers the player wants to water.
Slide a slider to increase/decrease (0 on left and 5 on right) the water level coming out of a hose while aiming the watering can over a plant.

Process:

As long as the slider is to the right of 0 level, a hydration gauge for that plant increments over time.
Water particles or a pouring animation appear, and once the gauge is full, the plant’s “thirst” status resets.

Output:

Player can turn the hose 180 degrees on screen to water any flower.
Visible water-pouring effect above the plant.
The plant’s hydration gauge is shown in the UI, filling up until it’s fully watered.

Feature 3: Flower Selection Dropdown

Input:

Player clicks on a dropdown menu labeled “Select Flower Type” in the UI.
The dropdown expands to show 4 flower seed types (e.g., Sunflower, Tulip, Rose, Daisy).
The player selects one flower type from the list.
After selecting, the player clicks on a “Plant Seed” button or taps/clicks on a spot in the game world to plant it.

Process:

When a flower type is selected, the choice is stored in a variable (e.g., selectedSeedType).
Upon clicking the “Plant Seed” button or selecting a planting location:
A corresponding seed prefab (based on the selected type) is instantiated at the chosen location.
The seed is added to the game world and enters the growth cycle (e.g., stages like seedling → blooming).
The player’s inventory count for that seed type is decreased. [EXTRA]

Output:

Feature 4: Flower Arrangement Prefab & Selling Stand

Input:

Player selects harvested flowers from the player’s inventory UI, then click on a “Create Bouquet” button.
After creating a bouquet, click on the “Sell” button at a market stall UI.

Process:

The game checks the chosen flowers and combines them into a bouquet prefab (e.g., grouped visual arrangement).
When selling, a price is set based on the flower types/rarities, and the player’s currency increases by that amount (UI display).

Output:

A custom bouquet item appears visually on-screen.

The player’s in-game currency or score is updated upon a successful sale at the stall.

Feature 5: Daytime / Nighttime clock Toggle

Input:

The player sees a clock face UI in the corner of the screen showing the current real-world time based on the player’s geographic location
The player clicks the “Day/Night Toggle” button in the UI.

Process:

The game retrieves the current real-world system time to determine the local time.
When the player clicks the toggle, the game calculates a new time by adding 12 hours to the current time.
If the current time is AM, it becomes PM, and vice versa.

Output:

The clock face UI updates to show the new adjusted time (12 hours ahead).
The visual environment adjusts to reflect the new time
Lighting changes (sunset, sunrise, moonlight).
The scene lighting and skybox visually shift to represent day or night accordingly.
Player can continue farming with different time-based environmental effects.

IT201-018-YashiRastogi_Project2