project 2 final -Amy F

Taste It
Objective:
(2 or more players)
The objective of this game is to be able to identify what one tastes while blindfolded. There will be a variety of ingredients ranging from two categories food and alcohol depending on the preference of the audience which will be served in small cups; these will be given to both teams while blindfolded. In the food category we have ingredients such as; ketchup, sugar, honey, chocolate/ maple syrup, salad dressing, soy sauce etc. For the alcohol category we have different beverages and brands like; vodka, tequila, rum, whiskey, wine, cider, beer etc. This game requires at least two players and a third person as a host. The two players are first blindfolded, the host then spoons one of the above ingredients into the two competing player’s mouths. Both players have to guess what they ate and whoever guesses the most ingredients given to them correct wins the game.

Improvements:
Originally, “Taste It” only possessed one category which was ‘food’ but since this game is targeted towards first year post- secondary students, an addition of an alcoholic beverage category would appeal to an older audience. So now there are two categories to satisfy both people who drink and people who do not drink.

Why Is This Fun?
The definition of fun is a source of enjoyment, amusement or pleasure. This game allows players to enjoy the process of tasting samples while blindfolded which adds a bit of mysteriousness that keep players on the tip of their toes. Not only do players benefit from this experience but others watching receive yearning or desire to play and see how they do at the test. Each person perceive what is “fun” differently but we can all agree that what makes something fun will keep our attention and engagement whether it is in the form of direct or indirect involvement. However the basic elements of toys/ games those are fun boils down to challenge and competition. In a game like “Taste It” it allows both players on each team the choice of both physical and mental battle; we want to rank higher and higher especially when there are competitions. Another element that plays a role in attracting and motivating people to play “Taste It” is risk taking. These risks are in the form of chance and guessing in this game, players are pressured to get identify the ingredients correct in order to not be defeated by their counterparts.