Moodforest-Serenity Stones

Serenity Stones

Welcome to Serenity Stones, a relaxing yet thought-provoking experience that blends creativity with introspection. In this game, you’re not just building a tower—you’re reflecting on personal priorities through immersive, beautifully crafted environments. 

This project was created by Moodforest interns in collaboration with SkillsCafe.

Game Themes:

• Nighttime by the River: A moonlit, reflective atmosphere.
• Lava River: A fiery, challenging landscape.
• Day by the Beach: Relax with sunlit, peaceful visuals.
• Daytime by the River: A vibrant, energizing environment.

Game Scenarios:

• Balanced Diet: Build a tower symbolizing a healthy diet.
• Work-Life Balance: Reflect on the equilibrium between work and personal life.

Unique Features:

• Play on WebGL: Experience the game directly in your browser.
• Screenshot & Reflection Tool: Document and share your tower-building journey.

How to Play Serenity Stones

Objective: Build a stable tower of 5 stones that reflects one of the two scenarios: Balanced Diet or Work-Life Balance. Your tower must stand for 5 seconds without collapsing to succeed.

Selecting Your Theme:

From the main menu, choose one of four themes...

• Nighttime by the River
• Lava River
• Day by the Beach
• Daytime by the River

Gameplay Instructions:

1. Choosing Your Scenario: At the start screen, select either Balanced Diet or Work-Life Balance. This scenario will guide how you structure your tower.
2. Guidance from the Character: The character in the top-right corner provides hints and questions to help you reflect on your priorities.
3. Viewing Scenario Details: Hover over the dropdown arrows below the character:
   • Left Arrow: Shows suggested words for the scenario.
   • Right Arrow: Displays a bullet-point description of the scenario.
4. Building Your Tower:
   • Carry a Stone: Click the left mouse button to pick up a stone.
   • Rotate Stones: Use the WASD keys while holding a stone.
   • Place Stones: Click the left mouse button again to drop the stone. If it falls off, it will reset.
5. Customizing Stones:
   • Edit Text: While holding a stone, press the right mouse button to type text that represents your priorities. Press the right mouse button again to return to moving the stone.
6. Manual Reset: Press the R key to reset all stones if needed (only works when not editing text).
7. Winning the Game: Build a stable tower of 5 stones. If it stands for 5 seconds, a screenshot will be taken.
8. Reflection & Sharing: Write a reflection on how your tower represents the scenario. Share your screenshot and reflection on social media using #SerenityStones.

Serenity Stones is more than just a game—it’s an interactive experience designed to help you explore and visualize your priorities.