Project 2 Rob Looije

With the recent success of the Nintendo Wii system, it has become apparent that physical interaction with entertainment is an attractive attribute. The overall social consciences, is that we as a nation, need to become more active, too long have we been simple spectators, we need to become involved. With this in mind, the development of this game began. In the past card games, and board games etc… were reserved for rainy or lazy days, we wanted to change that habit. Our goal was to take the “old fashion” game, and create a fun new social experience. Photo Hunt utilizes new technology, to transform and revitalize a “classic” game. The concept of the scavenger hunt has been around for quite a long time, but we have now brought it to a new generation. Designed to be a team or group game, Photo Hunt encourages participants to go out side, and take photos and socialize.


Within the boxed game, are included two low cost digital cameras, a gender coin, and three sets of cards.
HOW TO PLAY
Flip the gender coin. (Based on a coin flip you determine if your “target” is male or female)

Pick cards from the three sets, the more cards, the more specific the person becomes. The blue set of cards are physical attributes, orange cards are items, and green cards are physical actions. As shown in the example, the cards “Tall”, “Blue Shirt” and “funny face” were drawn from the game.

Aside from taking funny pictures, the game also helps to promote social interaction, and communication skills.

IMPROVEMENTS
After testing with friends, it was found that this game was subject to profiling, that shy people or people who live in residential areas with very low pedestrian traffic would not be able to play this game. Therefore changes in the execution of the game was made, an alternative playing style was made an option. If chosen, the game can be played entirely inside, with friends and family. You would simply play without the orange cards, changing the game from a hunting game, to a posing game. Combinations of the green cards would create an increased difficulty in the pose needed to perform for the photo.