Broken Tide

Key art of Broken Tide: a fishing boat on cracked floating sea tiles next to a lighthouse, with the game title

Broken Tide is a narrative fishing adventure game we are currently developing at Off The Beaten Track. The game is set on the Baltic Sea in 1990s Northern Germany and combines fishing, exploration and mystery with a deckbuilding and tile-drafting system. A central idea of the project is to make exploration itself part of the …

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SkillSaga

Off The Beaten Track team building a paper prototype for SkillSaga at a meeting table

SkillSaga aims to sustainably improve the quality of life of young people living with chronic illnesses in the programme region. To achieve this, the project is developing a playful, game-based learning experience that helps adolescents aged 16 to 19 build the knowledge and skills they need to manage their condition in everyday life. The development …

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Overhaul

Colorful illustration reading “Overhaul” with retro consoles, a cassette player, handheld game device and circuit board.

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 …

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Prototype: Codename “Kappeln”

Codename “Kappeln” game screenshot: isometric harbor with a curved-roof house dated 1786, a jetty with a fishing boat and nets.

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 …

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GamesTalente

GamesTalente game scene featuring Finley, a purple-clad guide, a telescope, and German dialogue choices.

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 …

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Minderheitenlabyrinth

A candle burns beside a hand-drawn map with outlined regions, marked locations, and handwritten labels.

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 …

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Interactive Scape: KielRegion

Interactive table for Interactive Scape: KielRegion shows a map, career pathways, and bicycle and vehicle game pieces

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, …

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talent2maker

Illustrated game map showing a lively central plaza surrounded by colorful buildings, vehicles, wind turbines, trees, and people.

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. The Challenge …

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Hogrefe LJI Cards

Hogrefe LJI Cards screen showing “Example scenario,” scenario 0 of 16, with back, pause, and continue controls.

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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