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GitHub repository URL
https://github.com/brprice42/Secret-Hand
Game description
Inspired by frustrated Midwest relatives, in secret hand, you are challenged to a game of cards with your loving grandfather. Only problem? You have no clue what the rules are. Use intuition, trial and error, and clues in the game world to figure out how to play this strange game and take down your venerable elder who has played this game for more hours than you've been alive.
Theme interpretation
I decided that I liked the idea of a game where the rules are unknown, or a secret to the player. This reminded me of playing complicated card games with family where it felt like I was completely out of the loop and everyone else knew what was going on. I also made the gameplay revolve around finding secrets, because the player needs to find clues to the rules of the game hidden on the table.
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This is actually one of the most unique and fun games I've played so far! The hints about how to play the game that were just lying around was awesome game design, and it was really satisfying to show that old geyser who was boss, especially after all the smack he was talking about me! The artstyle was also really clean, and this was, all in all, a really great submission!
A game about cheating the elderly, my favorite type. But really, a fun concept I loved looking for the hints scattered around and almost wished there was more. The only criticism I had was that I wish the hints were more actionable. I rarely had straights or flushes so couldn't do much with that, but I do understand this is more balanced. Your artsyle is really nice too simple, homey and kind of light and airy. Also the sounds and UI are clean, responsive, and unobtrusive. Really clever little cared game that really captures a nostalgic vibe
Loved The Music and the way that hints are laying around
Note: I updated the game to fix a bug where the new game screen was invisible after finishing a game
Jazz music really sells being at your grandpas
Having some hints at the beginning of the game of how many clues you need to find before playing a hand so I know to keep searching
Game mechanics are really good, everything moves around really smoothly. Very impressive for your first game!
Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking of adding dialogue when you find clues but never got around with it. Maybe that could have given the player a bit more information.