I have been very eager to introduce my latest project, and this week we've finally reached a point that I can start to share some of the awesome work I've been doing lately!
For the past few weeks I've been diving into the world of Board Game development with the project Constellations. The game is from a company called Xtronaut; an education-oriented company whose mission is to teach real space science and inspire kids to pursue careers as rocket scientists and astronauts, and many other amazing opportunities in space science. And how do they inspire such ambitious goals? Through games, of course!
Constellations is a board game based around - you guessed it - uncovering the stars in the night sky. Players strategize and collect stars to build constellations, and ultimately recreate the very star charts and real-world placements of stars in the sky. While this is a board game, the actual game contains no board. Instead players will be building their own board with hexagonal tiles to mimic the placement of constellations in the night sky. My role in developing this game is (surprise!) the art and design. Over the coming weeks, you can expect to see new space-themed sketches as I give you a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making board game art. |
I've already learned so much more about stars - from spectral types and magnitudes to mythology. I expect it won't be too long until I can navigate home when I'm lost at sea simply by looking up on a cloudless night. My goal is to pass this seafaring talent onto you once you pick up your own copy of the game (just kidding I can't sail, don't pick me for your post-apocalypse team based on my ability to sail).
Our Kickstarter is launching March 24th!
Follow the Facebook page here.
Our Kickstarter is launching March 24th!
Follow the Facebook page here.