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Starting and running an indie game studio is no easy feat. Over the years, we have made our own share of mistakes and always tried to turn them into learnings. Like many indie studios, we learned most of our lessons the hard way: missed deadlines, underestimated marketing, over-scoped features. This bingo is our attempt to …
Serious games—games designed for educational, training, or health purposes—have become a vital part of digital learning and development. But how accurately have predictions about their future panned out, and what’s next? The game association published five theses on the future of serious games. However, this was eight years ago. In this blog post we’ll take …
In Overhaul, three players team up to repair quirky objects as quickly as possible in a fast-paced, cooperative arcade game. The twist: Overhaul is played exclusively with custom-built physical controllers, each offering a unique way to interact with the game—rewiring circuits, fastening screws, and more. Designed for instant fun at events, conventions, and exhibitions, Overhaul …
Have you ever been completely gripped by a video game? Has a game put you in a difficult situation and you still remember how you struggled to find a way out? Or maybe you’ve built up a friendship with a video game character. Games have a unique ability to evoke emotions in players that can …
We’re very fortunate and happy to receive funding for the concept development of our next game through the “Landesprogramm Wirtschaft” by the state of Schleswig-Holstein. Namely, the program is called “Richtlinie des Landes Schleswig-Holstein für die Gewährung von Zuwendungen zur Förderung von digitalen Spielen“, funded by the european EFRE program. The concept development phase allows …
In collaboration with Bildung & Begabung and the Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur, we designed and developed the GamesTalente portal—an interactive online platform that empowers young people aged 13 to 16 to showcase their creative talents in game design, art, storytelling, sound, programming, and more. The platform invites participants to explore a vibrant, gamified “village” hub, guided …
Minderheitenlabyrinth is an immersive, escape room-inspired serious game set in a real Cold War-era bunker near the German-Danish border. Developed together with the Minority Competence Network Schleswig-Holstein/South Denmark, the project brings regional history and diversity to life through an innovative blend of analog and digital media. Designed for groups of up to 30 participants, the …
In partnership with KielRegion, we developed a custom interactive application for the InteractiveScape table, designed to present the region and its “smarterleben” projects in a playful, engaging way. Using six tangible objects representing key regional initiatives—such as a wooden bicycle for “Smart Mobility”—visitors are invited to place these objects onto the table’s surface. Each object, …
We partnered with the Landkreis Fürth to develop talent2maker—an innovative, interactive web platform that reinvents career orientation for young people aged 14 to 17. Funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs, talent2maker empowers youths to discover their personal strengths and talents while exploring local career and training opportunities. At the heart …
In collaboration with Hogrefe, we designed and developed the LJI App—a scientifically validated leadership assessment tool based on the Leadership Judgement Indicator, 2nd Edition (LJI-2). Tailored for executives, HR professionals, and leadership coaches, the app measures leadership judgement through structured, real-world business scenarios. The LJI App stands out for its gamified, card-based format, ensuring an …
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