The Straw, the Coal, & the Bean
October, 2015, NYU Game Center - Game Design I
The Straw, the Coal, & the Bean is a game based on the Grimms' Fairy Tale of the same name. We were tasked with reframing this narrative in to a board game.
What is most interesting about this game is the moving river. Players, at the end of each turn, roll a die to determine which lane they will start forcing the river to flow. This can be done to help yourself, or hurt others, allowing you to play as a god-like character.
Based on the Grimm fairy tale, we were able to mechanically represent each character. All of this came together to create a strong sense of story as you work to get your characters across the river.
What is most interesting about this game is the moving river. Players, at the end of each turn, roll a die to determine which lane they will start forcing the river to flow. This can be done to help yourself, or hurt others, allowing you to play as a god-like character.
Based on the Grimm fairy tale, we were able to mechanically represent each character. All of this came together to create a strong sense of story as you work to get your characters across the river.
Collaborators
Jonathan Ahern, Li Ling
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