Franklin - Bumpy Buggy Race-Off

AS3

My Role: Developer
My Time Spent: 3½ weeks

Bumpy Buggy Race-Off was the first of three games I was assigned to develop for Franklin (the other two were Pipe-O-Plunker and Here Gecko Gecko). The object of the game is to pick one of six buggies, and win the race by hitting power ups while avoiding obstacles.

The target audience of this game is children as young as three years-old, so the game couldn't be too difficult. At the same time, we wanted to keep the game interesting for older kids. This was achieved by programming the opponent to adapt to the player, so that the race was always close.

Bumpy Buggy Race-Off features 3D artwork, voice overs by real Franklin voice actors, as well as many different bonus tricks that can be done in the air. The game can be played live on Treehouse's game section.

Bumpy Buggy Race-Off being promoted on the homepage of Franklin and Friends.

Bumpy Buggy Race-Off being promoted on the homepage of Franklin and Friends.

Bumpy Buggy Race-Off being promoted on the homepage of Treehouse TV.

Landing page.

Buggy selection page.

Buggies are given a big push to by Franklin and Bear to start the race.

Jumping off a ramp to collect a bonus star.

Doing a spin jump in the air after jumping off a ramp.

Doing a loop-de-loop in the air.

Driving upside in a loop ramp.

Driving in the snow. Watch out for the ice!

Buggy spinning out of control after driving over ice.

Buggy being slowed down by a mud puddle.

Buggy getting a speed boost by picking up a water bottle.

Player being congratulated for coming in first place.

Player being encouraged to try again after coming in second place.

Player being congratulated for winning the game.