article thumbnail

4 Lessons from Exit Games for Aspiring Board Game Designers

Brand Game Development

Certainly, board game designers can learn a lot from well-designed escape rooms. Exit Games by Kosmos are the closest we can get to the authentic in-person experience right now. I’ve wanted to write about Exit Games for a while, but it’s tricky! The game is full of mysteries, riddles, and puzzles.

article thumbnail

Backfirewall by Naraven Games reveals the secret life of apps in our phones

PreMortem.Games

It’s a tragicomic adventure that really makes you feel for programs that have their code erased and replaced on a regular basis, all in the name of technological progress. The game is the debut of Swiss indie game studio Naraven Games. Compelling puzzles And so the team built the game around the story.

Puzzle 104
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

VR Games for advanced players

Played with Fire

Complex puzzles, a dynamic combat system, or advanced interaction with the environment are just a few options to consider when creating a VR game for this target group. The same goes for VR games as well – they need to provide some kind of challenge. Taking full advantage of this technology is the key to success.

article thumbnail

2021 Predictions #1 Puzzle Games Becomes the Top Grossing Genre on Mobile

Deconstructor of Fun

Mat Baker has been making mobile games for 15 years. Currently in charge of systems design at Trailmix. Laura Taranto has 12 years experience in casual games and is a product advisor and puzzle game aficionado. Special thanks to Niek Tuerlings for the Merge Game insights. Previously at King and Glu.

Puzzle 52
article thumbnail

Actually talk to the (author-led AI) murder suspect in Dead Meat by Meaning Machine

PreMortem.Games

And so, we quickly realised the potential to form a bit of a ‘Super Group’ by bringing Game Design and AI Tech together. And so, the duo started exploring different ways to turn talking into a puzzle. ” While the previous game Unknown Number was English-only, Dead Meat is actually multilingual.

AI 127
article thumbnail

How to develop a rich and immersive game world?

Logic Simplified

Developing a rich and immersive game world is a complicated and multi-disciplinary process. To build a truly immersive gaming environment, a team of designers, developers, artists and programmers employ a combination of psychology, art and technology into video games that challenge and capture players, resulting in satisfying gameplay.

article thumbnail

Creating an engaging & fun digital experience for kids – Case Study

Logic Simplified

The game supports young minds to create new skills more efficiently while promoting fun. Interactive puzzle games, lesson plans, animated games, skill-building games, worksheets, storybooks, and many more make learning fun. Technologies Used. Front-end Technologies. Back-end Technologies.