Core Loop Overview
WEFA's gameplay is built around a single repeatable loop that bridges real-world plant care with digital creature growth and social play.
The Loop
Narrative Arc
The loop is designed as a ritualized progression that gives real-world actions digital meaning:
| Phase | Narrative Beat | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | "Who am I?" | Choose element (Water/Earth/Fire/Air) + home biome |
| Bond | "What do I care for?" | Adopt a real plant as a persistent anchor |
| Ritual | "My care matters" | Daily photo + checklist, soft streaks, energy rewards |
| Transformation | "I can see the change" | Nurture creatures with energy, watch them grow |
| Play | "We meet through play" | Creatures become game pieces in shared board games |
| World | "We build together" | UGC, canonization, community shrines |
Views
The app has three main tabs (no separate Play route):
- Deck - Inventory hub: energy display, plants list, creatures list, detail sheets
- Garden - Activity hub: camera, AR nurture, AR evolution, game setup, game play
- Profile - Stats, badges, settings, UGC management
Entry Points
Every activity in the core loop maps to a specific view:
| Activity | View | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Add plant | Deck > Plants tab | tap "+" |
| Daily care | Garden > Camera | default mode |
| Nurture creature | Garden > AR Nurture | from creature detail |
| Evolve creature | Garden > AR Evolution | from creature detail |
| Start game | Garden > Game Setup | from Garden actions |
| View collection | Deck | Plants/Creatures tabs |