Customizable and Collaborative 3D puzzle

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MVP Features:

1. User Authentication
Allow users to create accounts to save their progress.
Sign up with email and password.
Simple login with email/password or Google.
Password reset functionality.

Suggested Technologies:
Firebase Authentication or Auth0.

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2. Interactive 3D Puzzles from Photos

Core Feature: Transforming a personal photo into a 3D puzzle.

User Process:

1. The user uploads an image from their device.

2. The system applies basic extrusion to transform the image into a textured 3D surface (e.g., bas-relief effect).

3. The photo is automatically divided into playable puzzle pieces.

Available Interactions:
Rotate the view around the puzzle.
Zoom in/out to explore details.
Move and assemble pieces.

Suggested Technologies:
Three.js or Babylon.js for 3D model management and interactions.

Blender with Python scripts to generate 3D models and cut the pieces.
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3. Pre-Integrated Cultural Themes
Feature: Provide pre-designed 3D puzzles inspired by cultural themes (e.g., monuments, art, iconic animals).

Available Puzzles at Launch:
2 to 3 pre-designed puzzles (e.g., African pyramids, elephants, traditional masks).
Interactions:
Same gameplay as custom puzzles.


Suggested Technologies:
Existing 3D models from libraries like Sketchfab, optimized for gameplay.

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4. Multi-User Collaboration

Feature: Allow multiple users to solve a puzzle together.

User Process:

1. A user creates a session and shares an invitation link.

2. Invitees join the session to assemble the puzzle in real time.

3. Actions by each participant (moving/rotating pieces) are visible to others.

Suggested Technologies:
Socket.IO or Firebase Realtime Database for real-time synchronization.
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5. Visual Feedback and Progress Tracking
Provide visual feedback to guide users:
Animation when a piece is correctly placed.
Progress bar indicating the percentage of the puzzle completed.


Suggested Technologies:
CSS animations for visual effects.
Chart.js for the progress bar.
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6. User Dashboard
Features:
History of completed puzzles.
Tracking completion times.
Quick access to saved puzzles.
Suggested Technologies:
Firebase Firestore or PostgreSQL to store user data.
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7. Basic Gamification
Add a competitive aspect to boost engagement:
Timer to measure how long it takes to solve a puzzle.
Local leaderboard (best times per puzzle)
Suggested Technologies:
Store scores in the database and display them with React/Vue.js.
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Development Phases (Prioritized):
Phase 1: Core Infrastructure
1. User authentication.
2. Setting up the database for users and puzzles.
3. Integration of pre-designed 3D puzzles.

Phase 2: Custom Puzzles
1. Implementation of photo upload.
2. Transformation into 3D models with simple extrusion.
3. Cutting into playable pieces.



Phase 3: Collaboration and Synchronization
1. Creation of multi-user sessions.
2. Real-time synchronization of interactions.

Phase 4: Feedback and Gamification
1. Adding visual animations and leaderboards.
2. Integrating the progress bar.




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Proposed Technologies:

Front-End:
Framework: React or Vue.js.
3D Library: Three.js or Babylon.js.
UI/UX: Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap.


Back-End:

Database: Firebase Firestore or PostgreSQL.
Real-Time: Socket.IO or Firebase Realtime Database.
Hosting: Heroku, Vercel, or AWS Lightsail.

3D Manipulation Tools:
Blender: To prepare 3D models and cut the puzzles.
Python (with Blender API): To automate the cutting process.

Monetization
Payments using Stripe or PayPal to unlock premium puzzles.



8. Sharing on Social media
Feature Objective: Allow users to share their completed puzzles or progress on social media platforms to showcase their achievements and attract new users.

Core Functionality:
1. After completing a puzzle (custom or pre-designed), users are given the option to share:
A screenshot of the completed puzzle.
A short message with their achievement (e.g., "I just completed a custom 3D puzzle on [Your SaaS Name]!").
A link inviting friends to try the platform.


2. Integration with major social media platforms:
Facebook.
Twitter.
Instagram (via downloadable image).
WhatsApp for private sharing.