Mind Shadows – state of design in January 2016
The working name for the board game I am designing is Mind Shadows. In the current design, which is the 10th iteration, players together find ways to overcome Shadows - real-world problems or concepts. You start by giving each other super-powers that represent your strengths in the real world. When playing you monitor each other’s wellbeing, finding ways make to each other happy, and lending each other support when low. The shadow will fight that all the way, but by playing creatively you can reduce its negative emotion and significance - and win the game. [caption id="attachment_85" align="alignnone" width="380"] My friend Patricia Erlandsson took this snapshot of her board when we played in December.[/caption] You play with supportive cards, while the shadow uses destructive ones. You can author new support…