Getting Started!

Last week, we sat down as a group to think about the mechanics of our game and we realized how every single detail was important in creating a successful and entertaining game. We decided to add attributes such as stealth, strength, and agility on the ninja cards so the players will be able to "build" their own ninjas as the game progresses. These attributes will help determine which ninja will win the battle and ultimately move up in ranking, given that the player has already acquired the amount of victory points they need to raise their rank. Along with the addition of the attributes and victory points, we thought of ways to provide more choices for the players during the game: (1) players will have the option to trade in weapons for Ancient Power cards or Battle Scars (if they're unlucky). Ancient Power cards can help you win battles and move up in rank faster while Battle Scars may potentially hurt and weaken your ninja. The Ancient Power cards and Battle Scar cards will be kept together in one pile to make the game random and even a bit risky for the players depending upon which card they draw (2) the winner of each battle will have the choice to choose a weapon card at the end of the battle that may increase his/her Victory Points or a weapon that he/she thinks may be of good use to him/her. Each weapon card in the game can increase the point value of one or all of your attributes and contains victory points on the bottom which players need at least ten (amount may change) of in order to graduate to a higher rank. While we are still trying to test out the mechanics of our game and we hope that it will be a success, we are still looking for ways to make every player more involved and less bored. Our group met up on Thursday to work on the prototypes for the cards and so far they are looking pretty good and ninja-rrific!