Drum Engine

A 1-page design for an TBD (To Be Developed) game.  Created for the Gumbo Jam

Guide your ship from your home to the Cycle Colony.  
The ship, made of African technology originating from a parallel universe, is powered by the magical music vibrations of African Drums.
You and the other members on the ship must fly and power the ship using the drums.  
It's a group effort.  
The better you all play together, the faster the ship flies.
Dodge Obstacles. Shoot breakables for items.
Stay on beat. Be Creative. And...Keep the Rhythm Alive!
Reach the Cycle Colony as quickly as possible.

The freeform drumming mechanic and drum circle system was created to reflect Ubuntu (the theme of the Gumbo Jam).  

Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu - I am because you are.

"your success is my success" - This thought was at the center of the game's design.  

While playing, focus on playing the drum well, but don't only focus on yourself.  Your fellow drummers are important and you won't reach the Cycle Colony with a good rating if they don't excel too!  How is their stamina? Are they feeling inspired? Can you do something Are YOU staying on beat?

It's a group effort.

Only the 1-page visual design doc was created for the Gumbo Jam. Please contact me if you are interested in seeing the detailed design doc for this project.