Wildling Rumble
Disciplines
Game Design
Abstract (300 words maximum)
When it comes to the combined field of digital board games, there needs to be a balance of what is necessary for the physical space and what is necessary for the digital space. The game must be justified as a combination of the two elements and not be able to shift completely to either side. In this study, we are exploring a new modality that uses Near Field Communication cards for transferring game data to the application. Our new method eases the requirement on players to keep track of the game state that is tracked separately from the program. We conducted playtests with other hobbyists of varying experience with physically complex board games. Over iterations, we developed a simulation and card game, inspired by collectible monster games, that employs all the engagement of a board game, while outsourcing the heavy cognitive load on the computer. Visitors at the Symposium will given a chance to play a short version of the game.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
CCSE - Software Engineering and Game Development
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Henrik Warpefelt
Wildling Rumble
When it comes to the combined field of digital board games, there needs to be a balance of what is necessary for the physical space and what is necessary for the digital space. The game must be justified as a combination of the two elements and not be able to shift completely to either side. In this study, we are exploring a new modality that uses Near Field Communication cards for transferring game data to the application. Our new method eases the requirement on players to keep track of the game state that is tracked separately from the program. We conducted playtests with other hobbyists of varying experience with physically complex board games. Over iterations, we developed a simulation and card game, inspired by collectible monster games, that employs all the engagement of a board game, while outsourcing the heavy cognitive load on the computer. Visitors at the Symposium will given a chance to play a short version of the game.