Panopticon is an open source game prototype in lego about internet data control in collaboration between Maf’j Alvarez, Chris Pinchen, Open Rights Group and Lighthouse. Play it at Brighton Cryptofestival on Sunday 1st December in Brighton. The internet is a
Reaching out – showing and playing Rootbeans
Here are some events that i will be hoping to talk about or play Rootbeans. Come along if you would like to participate. Art Schism – 29th November Art Schism is an artists co-operative Gallery in the north lanes area of
Games that encourage co-operation
The most popular board games are based on competition. Monopoly epitomizes the winner take all nature of the genre. But what happens when that model gets turned on its head in favor of a more collaborative approach which pits the
Rootbeans – Open Source
1. Put the bean game project out as open source Connect with the open source arts and games communities Create a random rules generator that track it’s own creation and play history Facilitate documenting and sharing game maps and stories
Magic Beans
Description You’re life is in turmoil. You have many potential opportunities ahead of you but don’t know how to take them. You are not alone. You have someone with you who can help. You also have 12 magic beans, each
Game rule design
Guidelines taken from: How to write rules (without confusing people) by Scott Flavor first: If the game has a narrative tying the mechanics together, make that narrative clear immediately. The metaphors will be helpful in explaining and justifying the game’s