Symphonie du train

Made during TINS 2024

Welcome to Symphonie du Train!

Listen, it's 1903 and you're in control of the complex ecosystem that is a train.
It's up to you to make it work together in harmony, or else the French populous will not arrive at their destination.

Here's how you keep it all running smoothly:

First off, use the spacebar to select the desired minigame.

1. The Driver - You will see a prompt for the speed you need to maintain. Hold the Left or Right Arrow to crank the crank to within +-5 of the speed. The target speed will change a few times, so pay attention!

2. The Coal Scooper - Use the Left and Right Arrows to scoop the coal into the engine before it runs out. The train constantly consumes coal as it moves, so pay attention!

3. The Caterer - Use the Left and Right Arrows to place plates onto empty tables. Then, use the up arrow to move on to the next row.
4. The Ticket Guy - Check today's date under your hand and then see if it matches with the date on the ticket. Press Left Arrow for Non, press Right Arrow for... BON. (note, some people have bought a monthly ticket. Check what month it is and proceed as usual.)

If you've checked all the tickets, delivered all the plates, maintained the right speeds and haven't run out of coal by the time you reach your destination, YOU WIN.

If the time runs out, if your coals run out, if you don't drive the right speed, if you make too many mistakes or if you haven't checked all the tickets and haven't delivered all the plates, YOU LOSE.

Winning or losing, the French bourgeoisie is still French, so you'll never know whether they're upset with you or just being themselves.

Have fun and enjoy the Symphonie du Train!