November 22, 2010

Today we discussed our game and came out with more random word cards. We play tested and learned about some changes we should make with the game, including how long a monkey wrench should last - the whole round, or just for an individual persons turn. We decided on the whole round to create a more social aspect to the game.
The games coming along well and we will be working on the actual cards and designing the back of the cards on photo shop.

Over and out!
-Michael

Monkey wrench!

In the spirit of improv, we decided to spice up game play with the addition of the MONKEY WRENCH (and in the spirit of being obnoxious... big lime green font!)!!

More details to follow after Monday's play test, stay tuned!

Week 3

Today, we finalized the rules of the game and distinguished what we were going to do in each of the rounds. We play-tested all of the possible rounds, and it seemed to work out nicely. There was some confusion regarding how many words we should use, and if we should use a point system or money to establish the winner. We decided to have a "money system" and wager play money. Whoever wins the round, gets the money. We are getting a prototype ready for next class.

-Erika

Week 2

Professor Goeller had Rhea come in, who teaches improvisational classes, and give us ideas on how to make our game better and gave us a lot of new ideas on our game. She gave us the idea of a "monkeywrench" card, which would be a totally random card with a phrase that a player can pull out and require the other player to say that in their story. We are also thinking about playing the game in partners, so more people can be involved in the game at one time, to prevent the other players to loose interest. We are still working on the card design and putting the game together. We are going to meet tomorrow and collaborate with our ideas.

-Erika

Week 1

Today, in class we shared each other's nouns and lead in phrases lists. We even play-tested for a few rounds, testing out different ways to play the game and making sure the stories weren't too crazy. We are thinking about adding a "team element" to the game, where players can act out the stories in pairs. We are still brainstorming. We also discussed the size of the cards and we are currently looking at images to go along with the cards and thinking of more nouns and lead in phrases, progress is coming along very nicely!

-Erika

Progress

We are all currently working on what to write on each of the cards for the game. This is one of the most important parts, since the game pieces, for now, consist of only cards. We are having fun thinking of what to put on them, though!

-Erika