ReRecycle
In rapu game jam 2019, as a team we made a card game about recycling and reusing, which won the game jam. The theme of the game jam was circular economy, and the organisers hoped for something that might become useful addition in promoting and working with it. We decided to go for a physical card game that could be used to make the subject more concrete to tackle, for example when teaching about the subject at schools.
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ReRecycle is co-operative, having the players work together to fulfill needs of people without running out of resources to do so. Players have to recycle materials and reuse already made items as materials again later to win, as well as make efficient trades with each other.
Prototype cards in play
To prototype the game fast, we used Tabletop Simulator on Steam. The game turned out very nicely in the short time we had to make it and with small team size of 3. We used only simple stock graphics to save time, so obviously the game would have a more pretty look if made into an actual product. The rules could still perhaps use tiny tweaks, as when the players have grasped the optimal way to play the game it becomes a bit too easy to win. Although it always feels close!
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