Maze of Ghosts is a game of luck and skill.
It is a struggle between survival and death in a hostile and unstable realm.
Survivors made it safely to the realm of an Overseer, but must escape.
Ghosts and disasters will become obstacles.
Relics and fortunes will become the keys to survival.
Maze of Ghosts has undergone changes with those statements in mind.
Under new rules, Survivors are capable of making more then 1 choice per turn. They can make a total of five choices and will survive or die based on how those choices impact them. A survivor that obtains 3 ghosts or 3 disasters will be considered Deceased. A Survivor that obtains 3 relics or 3 fortunes will be considered Released.
If no combination is found like described above, there still exists slower means of being released or becoming deceased. The less risky way is still possible by making less than 3 choices per turn.
Usage of Relics and avoiding the conditions of Ghost cards will remain in the game. The ghost and relic cards remain unchanged in nature, but will become more important with the new rules.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Monday, January 19, 2015
End of Campaign
The Kickstarter project would have ended today if not for a
cancellation. The cancellation was considered the best path to begin setting up
the product for a few e-commerce sites. The current plan is to have Maze of
Ghosts in limited supply for sale by April 25, 2015.
It is my intention to bring the game to market as a complete
and unique experience. By deciding to cancel the Kickstarter campaign early on,
I was able to devote more time to the product and improve upon it. This
includes new artwork. More changes are undergoing consideration at this time.
For those interested in the product, I will provide updates
on a weekly basis. My goal with the updates will inform viewers of new
mechanics, adjustments to rules, specific card highlights, and planned events
such as test sessions.
I want to thank Casual Dragon Games for backing my project
and for helping me along the way with some words of wisdom.
Thank you
Survivors are lost in an unstable realm that is normally
hazardous to mortals. They survived the journey to the realm, but getting back
home is another struggle. The Overseer watches from the shadows as ghosts
interact with the Survivors. What happens next will depend on the choices made.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Demonstration video: final thoughts
In the previous video demonstration, I sat down with Laura and Kristian using modified decks of 18 cards.
I played with them on several occasions and felt it important to spice up the game using cards they have not seen yet. It was an interesting turn of events, since Kristian believed he could tell the order of cards.
Throughout the video he remained mostly observant. He was thinking back on former play tests to determine his best move. Since I changed out cards with some Kickstarter exclusives, he was unable to correctly predict what the next card would be.
The next demonstration is planned to have 9 cards per deck. It is possible to go lower, but not recommended. An Overseer could also include more then 18 cards, but that will have an effect on the game. At no point will duplicates of cards be used within a deck. Each event is just as likely to occur as others.
To potential Overseers:
4 types of cards exist within a game
Card effects may require that specific cards are included in a deck.
Card effects may work better with other card effects
Campaign Update:
20 days are left on the Kickstarter project
I have 1 backer now and feel great.
Even if I don't get backed fully, I will make every effort to bring this game to the market.
But would greatly appreciate comments and feedback.
I played with them on several occasions and felt it important to spice up the game using cards they have not seen yet. It was an interesting turn of events, since Kristian believed he could tell the order of cards.
Throughout the video he remained mostly observant. He was thinking back on former play tests to determine his best move. Since I changed out cards with some Kickstarter exclusives, he was unable to correctly predict what the next card would be.
The next demonstration is planned to have 9 cards per deck. It is possible to go lower, but not recommended. An Overseer could also include more then 18 cards, but that will have an effect on the game. At no point will duplicates of cards be used within a deck. Each event is just as likely to occur as others.
To potential Overseers:
4 types of cards exist within a game
Card effects may require that specific cards are included in a deck.
Card effects may work better with other card effects
Campaign Update:
20 days are left on the Kickstarter project
I have 1 backer now and feel great.
Even if I don't get backed fully, I will make every effort to bring this game to the market.
But would greatly appreciate comments and feedback.
Monday, December 29, 2014
New Demonstration Video up
New demonstration video is up on Kickstarter. Take a look at the project at:
The video was created during a visit of some friends. I figured I would put up a demonstration of the game that was more viewer friendly.
The 3 decks in Maze of Ghosts share a special relationship with each other. There exists a soft 18 card limit, but the amount of and what cards are used depends on the Overseer.
or View the video below.
The video was created during a visit of some friends. I figured I would put up a demonstration of the game that was more viewer friendly.
The 3 decks in Maze of Ghosts share a special relationship with each other. There exists a soft 18 card limit, but the amount of and what cards are used depends on the Overseer.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
New video up on kickstarter
I created a video for the Kickstarter project that goes into details about playing the game. I also threw in some spooky music. Enjoy.
Monday, December 22, 2014
The Game Manual
These are 2 pages of the manual and written specifically for individuals to get an understanding how to play the standard game. It also includes how extra pieces that come with special versions of the game are used. Both the downloadable document and the rulebook will share a similar flow.However, I plan on adding specific backers to the book as a greater form of gratitude. Everyone who gets the game will know that the product was pushed further thanks to the giving backers.
I must stress that the book may yet change more before the full release, but it is coming along and developing visually and structurally.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Update 001: Packaging
Just received 1 of two final designs. Aside from fixing the bleed of images and making the cards original files more friendly toward the printer of the manufacturer, I have added some touches to make them a little sharper.
On another note, I am currently editing the rulebook and test videos. Will have the test video or videos up by Monday. I also made some updates to my Kickstarter to ensure it matches closely with the rules.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/207735851/maze-of-ghosts
On another note, I am currently editing the rulebook and test videos. Will have the test video or videos up by Monday. I also made some updates to my Kickstarter to ensure it matches closely with the rules.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/207735851/maze-of-ghosts
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Kickstarter is now live
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/207735851/maze-of-ghosts
Visit the link to get info on the game and back please.
Visit the link to get info on the game and back please.
The Purpose of roles
Maze of Ghosts makes use of a hard role and a soft role. Basically, 1 player
is always considered an Overseer while the game is played. However, all other
players can be considered a player or a survivor. It is more flexible then the
Overseer role.
Roles were brought up during the beginning of the development. I wanted to separate players between the two roles, which provided a unique feel. An Overseer represents a being that is neither good nor evil. Survivors or other players represent themselves within the game.
The use of roles has opened up ties to a greater story that will be told through the release of future projects. This part of the tale focuses on beings known as Overseers. Overseers were granted a territory that exists between the realms of life and death. Their job is to observe the behavior of the deceased within a confined space.
This space is unique to each Overseer, but functions much like a massive and complex prison. This territory is built from fragments of reality. Buildings, rooms, and environments from the living world fuse together to form the prison. This prison is constantly undergoing development. The position of one area will often change, which creates a maze. At some points, people have been trapped in the territory of an Overseer.
When this occurs, the Overseer gets full reign over what to do with the people. Many Overseers see the intrusion as a possibility to perform more complex tests using the people lost in the maze. It is unknown why the Overseers seek to observe and document the interactions of ghostly beings.
The game is setup in a way that tells this tale. Think of each turn a player has. The Overseer will ask the player 1 question, a question the player will most likely ask themselves. After making a choice, the Overseer observes what will happen by reading the story text and effect text of a card.
The victory conditions of the game actually represent the Overseer. This specific Overseer liked to play games and decided to place a bet on how many survivors would die versus how many would escape. If survivors died, the overseer would get more ghosts to observe. However, it is not necessary to obtain more random ghosts. The gamble was merely for entertainment.
Roles were brought up during the beginning of the development. I wanted to separate players between the two roles, which provided a unique feel. An Overseer represents a being that is neither good nor evil. Survivors or other players represent themselves within the game.
The use of roles has opened up ties to a greater story that will be told through the release of future projects. This part of the tale focuses on beings known as Overseers. Overseers were granted a territory that exists between the realms of life and death. Their job is to observe the behavior of the deceased within a confined space.
This space is unique to each Overseer, but functions much like a massive and complex prison. This territory is built from fragments of reality. Buildings, rooms, and environments from the living world fuse together to form the prison. This prison is constantly undergoing development. The position of one area will often change, which creates a maze. At some points, people have been trapped in the territory of an Overseer.
When this occurs, the Overseer gets full reign over what to do with the people. Many Overseers see the intrusion as a possibility to perform more complex tests using the people lost in the maze. It is unknown why the Overseers seek to observe and document the interactions of ghostly beings.
The game is setup in a way that tells this tale. Think of each turn a player has. The Overseer will ask the player 1 question, a question the player will most likely ask themselves. After making a choice, the Overseer observes what will happen by reading the story text and effect text of a card.
The victory conditions of the game actually represent the Overseer. This specific Overseer liked to play games and decided to place a bet on how many survivors would die versus how many would escape. If survivors died, the overseer would get more ghosts to observe. However, it is not necessary to obtain more random ghosts. The gamble was merely for entertainment.
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