Game Notes from 1/13/11

McDonalds

-          No connection to McD, Jabbing at entire food industry

Pros

-          liked the challenge

Cons

-          had to read tutorial...long reading

-          too hard

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Pros

-          engaging

-          familiarity with Mario

-          not in face

Cons

-          With text got point across

Border Patrol

-          No matter how hard you work you won’t be able to get them all

Pros

-          Getting some of the message across

Cons

-          Not best way to handle immigrants at border

Congo Jones

Pros

-          Art style was good

-          Subliminal messages

Cons

-          Controls too hard

-          Too much text

-          Weak link to Indiana Jones

Wolf Quest

Pros

-          Good customization

-          Good sandbox

-          Education on wolf culture

Cons

-          Battle between wolves/ weak

Airport Security Game

-          Everything was confusing and “hardcore” like it really is at the airport

-          Sympathize with airport security

Questions in discussion

-          How do we accomplish getting game play to players?

-          How long are we expected to play these games?