Andrana Project is a social deduction game for groups four to 12 players that offers a "phygital" gameplay experience that converges the physical and the virtual.
The game involves neither a board or cards, but has players use their smartphones for gameplay. The social game also does away with other traditional elements of group games, such as moderators, turns and downtime.
The game is set in the year 2067 and introduces players to two opposing forces: The World Federation and The Neoluddites. At the start of a game, each player is assigned a character at random. Players are challenged to connect with other members of their team, all the while keeping their own identity protected. Although the game is smartphone-based, players interact with one another face-to-face with dialogue and eye contact.
Smartphone-Based Deduction Games
The 'Andrana Project' is a Phygital Social Deduction Game
Trend Themes
1. Phygital Gaming - Opportunities for game developers to create hybrid physical and digital games that enhance social experiences.
2. Social Deduction Games - Opportunities to innovate on traditional board and card games by introducing social deduction elements that involve smartphones and other digital devices.
3. Identity Protection Games - Opportunities to create games that challenge players to connect and interact with each other while keeping their identities hidden or protected.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry has an opportunity to create new games that converge physical and digital gameplay experiences.
2. Social Media - Social media platforms could innovate on existing features by introducing social deduction elements that allow users to connect with each other in new ways.
3. Education & Training - Companies in the education and training industry could leverage identity protection games to train employees and students on cybersecurity and privacy practices.