Minute Menu Idea Deck

Minute Menu Idea Deck
Base image courtesy of LG [1]

Game Concept

Minute Menu is an innovative, collaborative drawing game that brings families together in a virtual high-class restaurant kitchen. Leveraging LG's cutting-edge webOS platform and Magic Remote technology, players become sous chefs working together to satisfy unique customer requests through their artistic skills and teamwork.

Key Features

  1. AI-Powered Gameplay: Utilizes advanced AI to interpret drawings and create surprising, fun outcomes.
  2. Collaborative Experience: Encourages family bonding through teamwork rather than competition.
  3. Cross-Device Interaction: Seamlessly integrates LG TV and smartphones for an immersive experience.
  4. Educational Value: Teaches about cuisines, ingredients, and culinary arts in an engaging way.

Game Flow

  1. Customer Order: A virtual customer presents a unique culinary challenge.
  2. Team Discussion: Players brainstorm to decide on the perfect dish.
  3. Ingredient Creation: Using the Magic Remote or smartphones, players draw ingredients.
  4. AI Detection: Our AI interprets drawings, adding an element of surprise and humor.
  5. Virtual Cooking: AI combines the ingredients to create an unexpected dish.
  6. Performance Rating: The team's creation is evaluated against the customer's request.

Example Game

The Challenge
A virtual customer enters the restaurant and announces: "I'm looking for a hearty vegetarian main course that's protein-rich, colorful, and has a mix of textures. Oh, and I love garlic!"

Cooking Phase (1 minute)
The family quickly discusses and decides on a Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl with a garlic tahini dressing.

  1. Mom draws quinoa
  2. Dad sketches bell peppers
  3. Teenage son (age 15) attempts to draw chickpeas
  4. Young daughter (age 8) draws garlic

    AI Detection and Surprises
  • The AI correctly identifies quinoa, bell peppers, zucchini, and garlic.
  • However, the teenage son's chickpeas are misinterpreted as popcorn!

    Virtual Cooking
    The AI chef combines the ingredients it recognized – and produces a "Quinoa Veggie Popcorn Bowl"

    Rating
  • Vegetarian: ✅
  • Protein-rich: ❓ (popcorn isn't as protein-rich as chickpeas)
  • Colorful: ✅
  • Garlic flavor: ✅
    Final Score: 23/30

Customer Feedback
"This is a delightful surprise! The quinoa base with roasted veggies is exactly what I was hoping for - colorful and nutritious. The garlic dressing sounds perfect. I'm intrigued by the addition of popcorn - it certainly adds a unique crunch! While it's not as protein-packed as I expected, the mix of textures is fantastic. It's a playful twist on a veggie bowl that I'd definitely try. Great job thinking outside the box!"

Why It's Great

  • Family Bonding: Brings all ages together in a fun, collaborative environment.
  • Skill Development: Enhances creativity, communication, and quick thinking.
  • Inclusive Design: Multiple difficulty levels ensure everyone can participate.
  • Technological Showcase: Highlights LG's webOS capabilities and Magic Remote features.
  • Endless Variety: AI-generated challenges and interpretations keep the game fresh.

Technical Implementation

  • Utilizes LG webOS TV API for Magic Remote integration and screen interaction.
  • Incorporates cloud-based AI services for image recognition and recipe generation.
  • Employs responsive design for seamless play across LG TV and mobile devices.

Market Potential

  • Appeals to a wide demographic, from families to party groups.
  • Aligns with growing trends in collaborative gaming and AI-enhanced experiences.
  • Potential for expansion with new cuisines, challenges, and multiplayer modes.

The game flow of each round. Base image courtesy of LG [1]

An example result

[1]: https://www.lg.com/de/tvs-und-soundbars/signature-oled/oled97m39la/