Back to Southside of Edinburgh in 1929

Impressed by the historical buildings and diverse lifestyle of South Side of Edinburgh in the digital collection of black-and-white photographs taken in 1929 by Alfred Henry Rushbrook, we design a mini-game to bring the players back to Edinburgh 100 years ago to explore a new experience in this community. Old map will show after a collage story. We applied auditory archaeology to the photos and made sound design the core of the game to create a more immersive game experience. Unique two-channel stereo sounds can be heard, such as carriages, bells, and the sounds of shops, churches and other landmarks. The main gameplay is that the player needs to identify which building the fragment belongs to, according to the content, direction and volume of sounds. In public show, sound visualisation will replace sounds and make the same effects. Easter eggs and message board are also waiting to be explored. Memories, stories, and impressions of that time are collected and displayed in the game, all of which together constitute the rich history and culture of the South Side of Edinburgh in the recent one hundred years. We really enjoyed producing this mini-game, and cannot wait to share with you!