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Free-Form Art Games

The Skuiggle Game Lacks Motivation But Offers Tons of Expression

— February 22, 2018 — Tech
There is something to be said about guided art, but the Skuiggle game rejects this concept and instead favors free and open expression. According to its creator Eric Merz the game was just something that "suddenly happened." Players can instantly see this in the game as the minimalist design, basic gameplay functions and lack of motivation.

However, none of these features seem necessary in Skuiggle. The concept may not be highbrow and the gameplay may not push boundaries, but the game is just incredibly playable and amazingly fun. The Skuiggle game tasks players with playing a dot chasing other dots and leaving a colorful trail behind. Multiplayer is available, but there is no competition or cooperative elements. The chase will lead to a myriad of bright tones on the screen and that seems to the be the end goal of the game. Chasing dots leads to art and that is where the fun lies. Skuiggle is all about creation and it accomplishes that in a beautifully simple way.
Trend Themes
1. Free-form Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an augmented reality art game that allows users to create and manipulate digital art freely and intuitively.
2. Minimalist Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a mobile game that embraces minimalism, offering a clean and focused gaming experience.
3. Playable Expression - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a game that prioritizes open expression and creativity, allowing players to have fun while expressing themselves through gameplay.
Industry Implications
1. Artificial Intelligence - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered art generation tools that can assist artists in creating unique and innovative artworks.
2. Gaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional game mechanics and experiences to create unique and engaging gaming experiences.
3. Augmented Reality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize augmented reality technology to enhance the creation and exploration of digital art in a new immersive way.
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