Eye of Your Culture

"Eye of Your Culture" is an engaging, creativity-focused board game that serves as my foundational project in game design and development. As Product Lead and Scrum Master, I guided the project from concept through to a playable prototype, demonstrating my ability to manage and execute a full game development cycle.

The game's core loop involves players interpreting Topic Cards through drawing, then facing Challenge Cards that introduce humorous or restrictive modifiers (e.g., drawing with eyes closed). Players then describe their creations, culminating in a round-winner determined by Final Judgment Cards (e.g., "funniest explanation," "weirdest drawing"). This blend of drawing, storytelling, and randomness fosters imaginative thinking and provides a dynamic experience.

A key feature enhancing gameplay is a custom-programmed Micro:bit controller.

I initially used visual programming to grasp the Micro:bit's functionality, then transitioned to Java programming to implement two core features:

1. Game State Management: The left button initiates new rounds and tracks their progression.

2. Round Timer: Displays countdown numbers on the Micro:bit's LED panel and signals the end of a round with a distinct beeping sound.

   
   

Key contributions and skills demonstrated:

• Board Game Design: Designed the core mechanics, card types, and player flow to ensure engaging and repeatable gameplay.

• 2D Art & Card Design: Developed the visual style and functional layout for all game cards.

• 3D Modelling & 3D Printing: Created and produced physical game components, translating digital designs into tangible assets.

• Micro:bit & Java Programming: Programmed the Micro:bit for game state management and a round timer, showcasing proficiency in both visual and Java programming for embedded systems.

This project not only solidified my passion for game creation but also proved my capability in crafting unique interactive experiences within creative media, integrating both analog and digital components.