Patrick Curry’s Thoughts on Game Design

Had this idea earlier in the year. Figured I’d pull it out now since the well is a little dry this week.
High Concept:
Air Traffic Jam is the game of high-speed and high-stakes air traffic controlling. You run a major metropolitan airport’s control tower, and it’s up to you to make sure that flights […]

I’ve wanted to post something like this for awhile, but I didn’t really come up with a theme I liked for it until recently…
High Concept:
Apothecaries Guild is the game of ancient medicine. The world is full of diseases and sicknesses, and as a member of the guild, you are the keeper of arcane cures […]

This week’s game idea is for the kids…
High Concept:
Join the elite ranks of the Alphabet Detectives! As a member of this high-profile crime-fighting force, it will be up to you to crack the big cases: Who stole the teacher’s cookies? What broke the window to the gym? Where did Dad leave his […]

Fall is upon us in Chicago. You should come visit to see the leaves change before we’re knee-deep in snow.
High Concept:
Green Thumb Gardening is the ultimate online gardening experience. Take a small plot of land and grow it into a beautiful botanical wonderland. It’s up to you to pick the soil, rocks, […]

This week’s idea is one I’ve been kicking around for awhile now…
High Concept:
Join the elite ranks of the local fire department. You are your community’s first line of defense against fires and natural disasters. Work with your team of firefighters and emergency workers to fight fires and save lives.
Platform:
Nintendo Wii
Why it needs to […]

High Concept:
Feeling a little blue? Why not throw yourself a party? Birthday Party! is an anytime, anywhere party game that’s sure to put a spring in your step. Play party games! Open presents! Have cake and ice cream! With Birthday Party! every day is a birthday – yours!
Platform:
Nintendo DS
Why […]