How does your concept engage in the jam's themes?
"Rescue the Frog" integrates the themes of climate change and "changing the story" through its engaging gameplay. We draw inspiration from impactful documentaries like "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Earth 2100," classic games, and the metaphor of the boiling frog. The metaphor is often used to illustrate the dangers of gradual climate change. This metaphor became the foundation for the game's core theme, emphasizing the urgency of taking action before it's too late.

Use of Theme / Inspiration
"Rescue the Frog" leverages the theme of climate change and "changing the story" by providing an engaging and interactive experience that highlights the importance of environmental conservation. Here’s how we incorporate and find inspiration from these themes: Compelling Aspects of the Themes: Environmental Awareness: Climate change is a critical issue that affects everyone. Highlighting this theme helps raise awareness and encourages players to think about their impact on the environment. Active Problem Solving: The idea of "changing the story" emphasizes the power of individual actions in making a difference. This resonates with the gameplay, where players must strategically use ice cubes to save the frog. Incorporating the Themes: Metaphor of the Boiling Frog: The concept draws inspiration from the metaphor of the boiling frog, which is often used to illustrate the dangers of gradual climate change. This metaphor became the foundation for the game's core theme, emphasizing the urgency of taking action before it's too late. Documentary Inspiration: Watching "An Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore and "Earth 2100" by ABC provided significant inspiration. Both documentaries highlight the severe consequences of climate change and the need for proactive measures, which we translated into the game’s narrative and mechanics. Gameplay Mechanics: Players use ice cubes to cool down boiling water or break a glass barrier. This mechanic symbolizes real-world efforts to mitigate global warming and overcome challenges in climate action. Educational Elements: The game subtly educates players about the importance of reducing temperatures and removing barriers to protect ecosystems, represented by the trapped frog. Time Sensitivity: The urgency to rescue the frog before the water reaches 100°C mirrors the real-world urgency of addressing climate change before it becomes irreversible.