Siemens COMOS Pipe Planner
The challenge
For the Siemens Process Automation World in Karlsruhe and for use at various trade fairs, our task was to implement a game that focuses on the plant engineering software solution COMOS. The game should visualize the complex processes in COMOS and make reference to the so-called Piping and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID). To achieve this, we created extensive 3D assets that represent the various components and processes. The game presents the player with various challenges that have to be analyzed and solved logically.
Prototyping of the game
Animation of the COMOS mascot Piper
3D realization of a valve part
Implementation of 3D parts
Development and debugging of the game
The realization
At the beginning, the concept of the game and the related game mechanics were developed, which are based on a hyper casual “pipe puzzle” game principle. The game was implemented for the web and can be accessed via a link at any time and with different devices (smartphone, tablet, PC). The user journey and user interface were developed with the help of a high fidelity prototype. During the design phase, the COMOS mascot “Piper” was created, which accompanies the player through the game with the help of sympathetic animations. To create a realistic reference to the piping, the pipe parts and elements were implemented as 3D assets in 3D renderings.
The result
The player must click to turn individual pipes and connected elements on the playing field in the right direction within a set time in order to create a connection between a start and end point. During the game, the player has the option of using a limited number of tips to automatically rotate random fields in the right direction. There are different field sizes and three difficulty levels to choose from. To ensure a realistic game structure, the pipe parts and elements have been integrated as 3D assets. If the player manages to make the right connection, they receive a score which depends on the size of the playing field, the difficulty level, the time and tips used and the number of turns required. With this score, the player can enter their name in the high score.
View if the pipe parts are connected incorrectly
View with correct connection of the pipe parts
9×9 playing field
Score view when completing a level
Highscore overview
Main menu of the COMOS Pipe Planner
Tutorial at the start of the game
Start animation
3D models of Piper
WIP of the 3D model
WIP of the small 3D model in the 3D printer
