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Analog & Physical Game Design

Traditional Games

Board games, card games, and hybrid designs — built and playtested as part of the UCSC Game Design curriculum.

These are physical and hybrid game design projects exploring emergent mechanics, player-driven narrative, and analog systems. Each game was designed, prototyped, and playtested from scratch.


Rats in a Sewer

Experimental

An experimental game exploring emergent gameplay and player-driven narrative. Players take on the roles of rats navigating a sewer system, balancing survival with social dynamics and opportunistic cooperation.

Rats in a Sewer

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La Tour De Bike

Analog / Digital

A hybrid analog/digital game exploring how physical and digital mechanics can complement each other. Designed around the drama and strategy of a cycling race, translated into a tabletop format.

La Tour De Bike

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The Obsessive Hobbyist

Narrative

A game exploring hobbyist culture, identity, and obsessive player behavior. Players compete to complete personal projects while managing distractions, time, and the temptation to start something new before finishing the last thing.

The Obsessive Hobbyist

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Game Design Analog Experimental Narrative UCSC