Critter Cab
What is Critter Cab?
Critter Cab is a family board game that is set in a world where instead of humans, humanoid animals roam the land. Each player is a taxi driver for a cab company named Critter Cab, sharing the same goal as their colleagues (other players) to be the ‘Critter of the month’. “Whoever can earn the most money will be the next ‘Critter of the Month'.
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The goal is simple: Earn as many coins as possible to get the title of Critter of the Month.
Details At a Glance
Project Duration
2 Weeks
(17 Nov 2021 - 17 Dec 2021)
Game Genre(s)
Tabletop game, Family game
Project Type
School Project - Ngee Ann Poly
Target Audience
Children ages 7 and above and adults who like playing board games.
Role
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Lead Game Designer
(Designs the initial game concept.)
My Contributions
Game Concept Design
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Led the initial Game Concept creation and ensured that the project scope was well within the project requirements speculated by the lecturers.
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Led the brainstorming of the initial Game Concept and mechanics
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Designed the game board
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Designed each taxi's special ability.
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Introduced movement card game mechanic
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Designed core gameplay loop
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Designed passenger card game mechanic
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Designed game rules
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Made final decisions on game balancing based on play test sessions.