Patrick Curry’s Thoughts on Game Design

Back from Europe… had an amazing time, but whew am I tired. Here’s this week’s game idea!
High Concept:
In Museum Madness you are an up-and-coming museum curator. Your job is to collect, preserve, and present the world’s greatest collection of art. Start with a small gallery, and build your way up to a […]

Been working a bunch lately. Thanks to everyone for all the great comments!
High Concept:
Gunslinger is a classic light-gun shooter with a twist: it’s played with a stylus! Set in the classic backdrop of the Old West, you play as a young gunslinger thrown into the middle of a terrible conflict. Defend […]

It’s summer-time. The great outdoors is calling…
High Concept:
Let’s Go Camping is a strategy game for kids of all ages. Instead of directing little army men around to do your bidding, you control a group of kids spending the weekend out in the wilderness. It’s up to you to help the kids make […]

This is another idea that’s been brewing all year…
High Concept:
Berlin is the ultimate game of espionage and political intrigue set on the backdrop of post-WWII Germany. One third of Berlin has been destroyed, and what’s left has been split by the Allies into four territories. Everyone wants a piece of one of the […]

Here’s a new game idea that’s been brewing for awhile…
High Concept:
Homecoming is a light-hearted game centered around a high-school homecoming football game. Not only can you play the game as a member of the football team, but you can also play the game as a member of the marching band or the cheerleading squad. […]

It’s about time I pitched an adaptation…
High Concept:
Play through a musical adventure set in the world of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet The Nutcracker. Play as Clara exploring her dream-world, the Nutcracker Prince fighting off the Mouse King, and of course as the powerful Sugarplum Fairy. Dance, compose, conduct, and battle… all in the same […]