Spymasters: Headhunt | Christopher Smith (original) (raw)

PROJECT DETAILS

Spymasters: Headhunt was made as a pervasive manhunt game in which teams made up of 1 Handler and 1 Spy compete to decipher each other’s location, hunt each other down, and deliver an important briefcase for their team. This is tested to be scalable for up to 11 individuals.

• Team: 5 people
• Role: Project Manager, Systems Designer
• Platform: In-Person
• Genre: Pervasive
• Status: Released
• Development Period: 3 weeks

PRODUCING

• Managed project workflow and team coordination, ensuring smooth communication through light Scrum techniques
• Structured brainstorming concepts into a framework, allowing easy access for continuing modifications and additions
• Coordinated meeting times, ensuring all team members had the necessary resources and a structured timeline to maintain momentum, mostly done through a deliverables text every 3 days with updates and goals
• Facilitated conflict resolution within the team, addressing ideation and creative differences and workflow challenges to maintain a positive and productive work environment

EDITING, PLAYTESTING

• Edited and refined the game document for clarity, consistency, and structure
• Conducted rigorous group playtesting to refine mechanics, balance gameplay, and enhance player engagement. Gathered and analyzed feedback to iterate on design decisions effectively