An analogue game jam on folklore (including myths, urban legends, etc.) from one's own culture.
(Deadline extended to the end of September.)
Rules
- Write an analogue game that incorporates elements from a folklore of your own culture.
- An analogue game is a game that can be played in physical space (but with the advance of technology, can also be played online), such as tabletop role-playing game, LARP and board game.
- Folklore, myths, urban legends are all allowed. It doesn't have to be a popular folklore; it can be the story of an old tree that only you and your friends know about.
- Said folklore should be from a culture you are a part of.
- Old games are allowed, as long as they are made in 2020, or updated this year.
- Revisit your old games and see what you can learn/improve from it.
- The update can be trivial, such as fixing typos.
- Have fun!
- Don't push yourself too hard. Take regular breaks and stay hydrated!
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