Thursday, April 5, 2007

Concept Meeting

Our game has evolved (no allusion to Butterfly Effect intended) into a much more tangible idea. We are basically looking to create the game as a two person co-operative bingo match. The game operates with pairs of individuals looking to be the first to "fill their board" (defined later). Every person holds the board of their partner, keeping track of their partners accomplishments and guiding them to their next objective. Making the communication between each pairing even more important (and difficult) each pairing consists of two people in two different cities. The game will be played against multiple partners competing against each other (ideally at least 16 people, 8 pairings).

Every pair assumes the role of some bizarre out-of-the-ordinary character (ninja, pirate, cowboy, etc.). Further assuming the role each pairing also has a particular language that they must communicate in for the duration of the game. To fill a spot on the board a person needs to capture a photo of one of the characters in a particular location. These specific details are conveyed by their partner (i.e. "you need a picture of the pirate attacking the ninja at the library"). However a person can't communicate in English so the challenge comes from finding ways to convey their needs in their language.

Bingo cards: Your costumes on one axis, other costumes on the other with each box containing a specific location.

Deliverables for Tuesday:
  • Rules
    • Language (passwords)
    • Locations
  • Bingo cards
  • 3 Digital Cameras
  • Photo scoreboard (Flickr)
  • Costumes
    • 12 unique costumes
Shopping List:
  • Costumes
  • Location Signs

Schedule:
Friday: 11am - Dollar Store (Meet @ UV) - Diana & Lily

Interim - Diana - Generate passwords, rules
Lily - Locations signs
Ryan - Bingo Cards

Sunday: 8pm - Meeting (Lily and Ryan's House)
Put together and play test idea.

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