v0.3.1
Arcade Racing · Mandar Wind Physics · Maritime Literacy
Pilot Traditional Outrigger Racing Boats from West Sulawesi.
Harness the winds of the Makassar Strait reaching speeds up to 30+ knots in-game! Experience traditional Mandar sailing with realistic wind simulation, tactical zig-zag tacking, and active outrigger crew hiking.
Leading fleet along the Majene Coastal Stage
01 — Gameplay Footage
Experience Sandeq Rush in Real-Time Action
Direct gameplay recordings captured from the Godot Engine build. Watch how dynamic wind directions demand players adjust sail trim and shift crew ballast across outriggers in real time.
02 — Game Mechanics & Physics
Bringing Traditional Nautical Physics to Life
The Sandeq vessel is celebrated for its hydrodynamic hull profile and triangular lateen sail designed to capture high wind energy [SUMBER]. Sandeq Rush translates these maritime physics into an engaging and educational mobile arcade experience.
Lateen Sail Aerodynamics
Slide the left thumb controller upward to trim sails tight in gusting crosswinds, or ease sheets when headings shift to keep maximum propulsion.
Active Crew Ballast
Heavy wind gusts heel the boat. Move the right slider to position your crew (pakkadacai) out onto windward outriggers to prevent capsizing.
Headwind Tacking Maneuver
When facing headwinds, sailboats cannot steer directly into the gale. Tap the tactical turn control to zig-zag across the course and slice upwind.
Dual-Thumb Mobile Controls
Balanced dual-thumb tactile controls (left for sail trim, right for outrigger crew hiking) featuring adaptive notch safe-areas and haptic feedback.
03 — Career Mode 'Sandeq Race'
5 Championship Coastal Stages
Conquer the championship course stage by stage. Earn 3 stars at each finish line to unlock archived Mandar maritime cultural encyclopedia entries in the game.
Polewali Bay
Left crosswind (13 knots)Majene Coastal Waters
Wind reversal halfway through the courseCape Rangas
Headwind (Wind coming straight from the front)Makassar Strait
Open ocean swells & shifting gale gustsLosari Beach (Makassar)
Heavy finishing gusts04 — Screenshot Gallery
High-Resolution Gameplay Captures
Click on any screenshot to inspect full resolution view in the interactive lightbox.
05 — Fleet & Generative AI Pipeline
Maritime Heritage Combined with Creative AI
All boat illustrations, custom sail patterns, and coastal atmospheres (dawn, noon, sunset over the bay) were created by Alfandhy leveraging generative AI pipelines (Higgsfield), then retouched, anatomically corrected, and integrated into Godot Engine.
Player Boat (Red & White)
Iconic triangular sail pattern with responsive dual-bamboo outriggers.
Passandeq Pambusuang (Blue)
Renowned for stability when cutting across the heavy swells of Majene.
Layar Tinambung (Yellow-Black)
Engineered for rapid acceleration under direct tailwinds.
Angin Majene (Green)
Specialized in sharp zig-zag tacking against challenging headwinds.
06 — Maritime Literacy
Integrated Sandeq Cultural Encyclopedia
Highlighted below are 6 of the 12 encyclopedia entries; the remaining cards can be unlocked directly by players inside the game upon finishing career stages.
Sandeq
Originating from the Mandar word for "sharp", referring to the ultra-slender hull designed to slice water with minimal hydrodynamic drag.
Sombal (Triangular Sail)
Forward-raked lateen triangular sail capturing aerodynamic lift similar to aircraft wings, generating powerful forward momentum.
Palatto & Barat (Outriggers)
Twin bamboo outriggers mounted on both flanks, providing equilibrium when heeled by strong sea gusts.
Passandeq & Pakkadacai
Skilled Mandar mariners who hike out onto elevated outriggers, using body weight as dynamic ballast to counterbalance wind forces.
Tacking Maneuver
Zig-zag sailing technique required when heading upwind, requiring coordinated sail trim and crew shifting.
Sandeq Race Heritage
Annual traditional outrigger sailing challenge traversing West Sulawesi coastal waters across the Makassar Strait.
Coming Soon to Google Play Store (Target Android 16)
Sandeq Rush adheres to Google Play release requirements targeting Android API level 36. Built with privacy-first standards, zero background telemetry, and zero intrusive ads, making it safe for students, educators, and gamers of all ages.