Embark with me on the intricate path of bringing AURA Inc to life, my very first dive into game design. In its envisioned state, AURA Inc will invite players into the shoes of the Astral Understanding & Research Agency. Here, confrontations with the spectral aren’t battles of might, but of wits and finesse. As the game takes shape, it will challenge players to identify different ghostly entities, uncover cursed items, and find tactful means to resolve hauntings.
But remember, this is a work in progress. As you follow along, you’ll experience the evolution of a board game that promises suspense, strategy, and an ever-changing haunted landscape. Stay tuned, and witness the birth and growth of a new ghost hunting experience.
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- A Digital Beginning: The First AURA Inc Playtests
Note: The initial playtests described below were done between August 12, 2023 and August 17, 2023. The playtesting phase of a game is all about experimentation, feedback, and refinement. For AURA Inc., my starting point was… Read more: A Digital Beginning: The First AURA Inc Playtests - Analog vs. App-Driven Board Games: A Modern Crossroads of Game Design
I’m currently in the throes of developing my first game, AURA Inc., a cooperative ghost-hunting adventure. The journey has presented numerous design challenges, and the debate between analog and app-driven mechanisms sits prominently among them. As… Read more: Analog vs. App-Driven Board Games: A Modern Crossroads of Game Design - Peering Through the Veil: The Concept Behind AURA Inc.
AURA Inc. has been a concept brewing in my mind for several months now. It’s a reflection of my love for investigation and my love for cooperative board games. The core of AURA Inc., or the… Read more: Peering Through the Veil: The Concept Behind AURA Inc.
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Why am I making AURA Inc?
The inspiration is three-fold.
A Decade-Long Dance with Dice
Modern board games, with their blend of strategy and luck, have had me hooked for over a decade. The allure of cards, dice, and board movement crafting stories was irresistible. This passion fueled my own game’s inception.
Gaming as Brothers
Whether role-playing as Ninja Turtles or navigating EverQuest, my three younger brothers and I share a unique bond. Board games only strengthened this. Drawn to co-op games, we loved teaming against a game rather than each other.
Ghostly Gaming Adventures
Not rooted in childhood ghost tales, my ghost hunting intrigue comes from recent video game escapades. These games blend mystery and suspense. The challenge? Facing the game’s tests of strategy and courage.