Author: BraydenBauer

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More Game Ideas

Silly goose(Im gonna bring this one into class Thursday)

Its a similar game to cards against humanity except theres three different cards the players use. Those being a problem, excuse, and evidence card. A problem card is drawn at that beginning of every turn and is then played in the middle of the table. Every player then plays an excuse card to go with the problem. After everyone votes on “the best defense” and “the most guilty,” the player that gets the most guilty card gets the goose token. Next round everything plays out normally other than the fact that the player holding the goose token gets to give out an evidence card to go with any of the excuses out on the board. If you dont convince the other players that your not the most guilty, you keep the token. Other wise someone else will get it and repeat the same thing you just did. The game ends by a player holding the goose token for more than 5 rounds or if a player gets the best excuse 10 times. Still trying to play around with the rules a bit more but thats what I have for now.

Bug Clicker game

This is a game I worked on previously but I want to work more on it to make it a better game. To put it simply, you click the lantern fly and gain points. You can use the points to purchase items to make your clicks worth more. Essentially thats it. I want to add more to the base things I have in it right now.

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Playtest notes

Limitations

What was the most frustrating aspect of the game? Honestly none, I thought the game was really fun and that theres a lot of room to move forward.

Was there anything I wanted to do but couldnt? No

What would I change or add? Honestly I feel like obstacles or something like that could be interesting.

What was the games message? To show the way different generations interact and be active.

How did the game make you feel? Honestly made me very happy. I thought the game was very fun and would play it again.

Describe the game in 3 words. Active,Fun, Educational

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Playtest Notes

Andrews Game

What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of the game? The most frustrating aspect is that the game goes very slow. Its pretty much that you play for 10 minutes and nobody makes any progress.

Was there anything I wanted to do but couldnt? At some points I wanted to cheat and move my piece forward.

What would I change? I would add in spaces on the board that benefit each color in a different way to get to the center faster. I would also maybe consider using two different die. One for the direction and the other for the amount you move.

What is the games message? Not 100% sure because the game does not have a name.

How did it make me feel? Bored and frustrated

Describe the game in three words? Slow, directional, Colorful

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Playtest notes

Bad Advice

Whats Frustrating? Not really frustrating at all, just a little confusing with the order of how to play.

Was there anything you wanted to do but couldnt? Not really

What would I change or add? I honestly love the bad advice part of the game the most because I think its really funny. I wish you can do more about that.

Games message? If I had to guess it would be positive and negative ways to deal with mental health.

How did it make me feel? It made me feel pretty relaxed. I thought it was a funny and laid back game.

Three words to describe the game? Fun, informative, supportive

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Podcast idea

Out of the ones i viewed on the website I would love to do either of the Plague Inc games. Simply because it is a game I have played before and enjoy playing it with my friends.

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5 Serious game ideas

Flight or death-

A card game where everybody has a role to keep the plane operational while some have to sabotage the plane

Balance of Rha-

5 different roles with different ways for each player to win. Nobody knows your role but the player secrelty has to push their ideal to the public without grabbing too much attention.

Build That City-

You collect cards to build infrastructures based off what the game gave you. You can trade with other players to achieve your goal faster, but trade at your own risk.

To Ciph or Deciph

You get a random set up numbers and colors based off the card you drew and the player gets to ask questions to try to decipher your code.

KaBlooey

A random player has a bomb and they have to reach the goal before anyone else does. After every set of turns, and event card comes out which could either help you or screw you over.

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Game ideas(Prototype)

I want to do another drinking style game that not only adults can play. Im thinking maybe a twist on a classic game like war. Not sure of the details yet but it very much intrigues me.

Another idea similar to the idea would be a college themed drinking game I would like to call Syllabus Week. For now i while use a normal deck but the end game would be that its a twist of the game Kings cup and war.

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Reflection on Observance

  1. What made the experience fun or not? The instructions at first. Just a little confusing but overall it was fun
  2. What is the motivating factor to get or keep players playing? To try to get to the border
  3. Is the game persuasive, and what is it trying to get you to do outside of the game? Its to make you feel guilty about immigrants crossing the border.
  4. What is the game’s metaphor and which of the game’s mechanics standout? Run like the wind, and being able to move forward and back
  5. How does the gameplay make you feel? Who does the game make you feel empathy for? It makes me feel bad for immigrants
  6. Is the game an activist game? If so what does the game play advocate for? It advocates for the border control to keep immigrants out.
  7. Describe the game in 3 sentences or in the form of a haiku. Stupid ah border
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Reflection: Outer Wilds

  1. What made the experience fun or not? Honestly I did not really get the premise of the game. I am a little biased becasue its not my kind of game but I feel like there was a lack of instructions. Granted I could have missed it but still, not my favorite game.
  2. What is the motivating factor to get or keep players playing? Discovering new people and planets
  3. Is the game persuasive, and what is it trying to get you to do outside of the game? I guess it persuades you to explore more planets.
  4. What is the game’s metaphor and which of the game’s mechanics standout? Explore planets and meet friends.
  5. How does the gameplay make you feel? Who does the game make you feel empathy for? Bored and I dont feel empathy for anyone.
  6. Is the game an activist game? If so what does the game play advocate for? No
  7. Describe the game in 3 sentences or in the form of a haiku. Space, Fly, Explore
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Reflection: Detroit Become Human

  1. What made the experience fun or not? I would say so, I wanted to go back and play more after I left.
  2. What is the motivating factor to get or keep players playing? The continuing story of the characters in the game.
  3. Is the game persuasive, and what is it trying to get you to do outside of the game? I think so, I think it makes the player feel guilt for the androids.
  4. What is the game’s metaphor and which of the game’s mechanics standout? For me it was the camera because of ho bad it was.
  5. How does the gameplay make you feel? Who does the game make you feel empathy for? For at least when my group played it was Todds family I believe. The dad is a tool and it makes you feel bad for his child.
  6. Is the game an activist game? If so what does the game play advocate for? I dont belive so.
  7. Describe the game in 3 sentences or in the form of a haiku. Android, Equal, Rights
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Reflection: Dumb Ways To Die

  1. What made the experience fun or not? For me it was fun because I played this whenever I was a child so it beings back old memories of me and my friends playing it.
  2. What is the motivating factor to get or keep players playing? For me its a competition of who can get the best score out of your group.
  3. Is the game persuasive, and what is it trying to get you to do outside of the game? For me at least its not persuasive, it doesn’t want me to do much. I only would want to get a better score than others.
  4. What is the game’s metaphor and which of the game’s mechanics standout? I guess its dumb ways to die, and none of the mechanics really.
  5. How does the gameplay make you feel? Who does the game make you feel empathy for? It gives you a little jolt, the further you get the faster and harder it gets.
  6. Is the game an activist game? If so what does the game play advocate for? I believe it is, I think its about safety around trains.
  7. Describe the game in 3 sentences or in the form of a haiku. Dumb stupid deaths
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Thoughts on games in class

Out of the three my favorite would have to be Monopoly. Normal monopoly but you are split up into different groups. Each class has advantages or disadvantages. That makes the game either easier or harder passed off the class you fall in. For example if you get the lower class, there is a good chance you will not win. Some cases however you may be able to pull off a miracle.

The McDonalds game is simple and it shows the process of how they get everything to the restaurant then to the customer. I think its a cool way to show the process of what they did instead of playing a video or something like that.

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Water Bucket Clicker (Persuasive)

Simple, you originally clicked to fill up a bucket and dump it. Now you have to meet a quota with the amount of buckets you fill up. You get assigned to a building that has a leak in it. If you do not fill up the buckets quick enough, the building will flood before your coworkers fix the leak. Continue this and you will get tougher jobs that are longer but pay out quicker.

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5 New Game Ideas To Changing Players Minds

1-Empire Game

A game about growing a new empire, the more your empire grows the more enemies you gain. It puts you and the people of your nation at risk.

2- Chef Simulator

You start the game by cooking whatever you like but the harsh reality is that people and critics are very tough on your food. You have to adjust to the customers needs with taste, prices, and portions.

3- Political Partay

You create a new political party and try to convince the people of your nation to join you. Could work out, or it can make the nation turn on you as a whole.

4- Climate Race

Similar to how there was a race to the moon lets say, each country is racing to find a way to end climate problems. However, some countries try to take shortcuts and end up hurting the Earth rather than fixing it.

5-Energy Crisis

Creating new ways to use energy is revolutionary. Many for the better, some are for the worse. Your goal is to make society grow without having any negative effects. For instance, think of when the first nuclear weapon was creating. What followed suit after that is not necessarily the best but it changed science forever. Follow your path, and make your own path in the history books.

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Game Response

Townscaper

Was it fun? I feel like it was

What were the player interactions? No other players, but the user would interact with the area to create buildings.

How long did it take to learn? Almost immediate

What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? No frustrating moments

What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? It had to be the asmr sounds while clicking everything

Was there anything you wanted to do that you couldn’t? No

If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I’d just add it a menu to change the building options

Is this a game you would play again? Yes _____ No ______ Why. Yes because it’s a simple and yet fun game to play.

Analyze the game using the 3 act structure. Click, build, repeat

What are the collaborative and or competitive aspects of the game? I’d say there’s none honestly. It’s a very simple and straightforward game.

What is the game’s metaphor and which of the game’s mechanics standout? Just clicking the screen stands out.

Describe the game in 3 sentences or in the form of a haiku. Click and build your town. Expand the town. Create your imagination.