Master Distiller: A Game of Flavor Rating and Selection

Overview

Master Distiller is an engaging and interactive game designed to evaluate and select flavors identified from tasting five distinct drinks. It combines sensory evaluation with a competitive element for a dynamic experience.

Setup by the Admin

  1. Drink Selection

    • Admin selects the names of the five drinks to be tasted using the admin interface.
  2. Secret Code Generation

    • A unique code is generated and shared with players for access.
  3. Player Registration

    • Players register by entering their names and optionally their email addresses.

Gameplay Process

Interactive Flavor Wheels

  • Players are presented with five interactive flavor wheels, each representing a specific drink.
  • Each wheel includes a variety of potential flavors.

Tasting and Selection

  1. Players taste each drink in sequence.
  2. For each drink, players:
    • Select the flavors they believe are present by interacting with the respective wheel.
    • Optionally rate the drink on a scale of 1 to 5.
  3. The flavor wheels can be rotated or zoomed for better visibility of options.

Submission and Local Results

  • After making their selections for all five drinks, players submit their responses.
  • A local results summary is displayed, showing:
    • The selected flavors for each drink.
    • The player’s rating for each drink.
    • Rankings of the top three drinks based on the highest ratings.

Global Results and Feedback

Feedback Stage

  • Players provide overall ratings and feedback on their tasting experience.

Global Results Summary

  • A collective summary of all players' data is displayed, including:
    • Names of all participants.
    • The number of flavors identified by each player for each drink.
    • The ratings given by each player for each drink.
    • Global average ratings for all drinks.
    • Global average flavor selections for all drinks.

Data Visualization

  • Radar Chart: Showcases key metrics such as flavor identification and ratings.
  • Podium Display: Highlights the top three drinks based on cumulative rankings and flavors identified.

Conclusion

Master Distiller offers an enjoyable and insightful way to explore drink-tasting nuances. It enables individual and collective evaluation while fostering an engaging, competitive spirit.

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