Gulltovia (Carbonized) is a strategic card-swiping game that challenges players as the leaders of a nation to balance economic growth with environmental protection through carbon emission decisions. Through resource management and strategic decision-making, each player choice shapes the nation’s journey across diverse potential futures, deepening understanding of climate governance complexities.
Progress: Canvas: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdAVux8bo/L_lpnA1kQLeYWoHF8A5Whw/edit
Support tools:
Unity, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rider, Xcode
Card-based decisions: Swipe cards left or right to approve or reject policies. Each card has two options to pickResource
Management:Money: reflects the government’s wealthTechnology: reflects the science resources for inventionsPrestige: reflects the human resource and citizen acknowledgmentDynamic
Feedback: Each player’s choice represents different carbon emission values, testing the player’s long-term strategic vision between developing the economy and protecting the
environmentInteractive Feedback: Use clear visual indicators (resource bars) and text-based explanations to provide immediate feedback on decisions
Brainstorming UI/UX, economic cycle and game styleTry multiple versions of the interaction with game resources, indicating their related resources and the potential influence to gameplay.
Multiple Endings: Over 10 possible outcomes, ranging from economic prosperity, ecological collapse, technology boost, city abandonment, and even migrating to Mars.Resource Balance System: Money, technology, prestige, and carbon emissions are interconnected, testing players’ strategic thinking.Dynamic Ripple Effects: Every choice triggers a chain reaction, highlighting the complexity of decision-making.Random Events: Unpredictable scenarios enhance strategy and replayability.Mobile Optimization: Smooth, one-handed touch controls for effortless gameplay.
Gulltovia is a whimsical city governed by seagulls, where outrageous policies influence the rhythm of daily life. As the Supreme Beak, players are tasked with navigating a landscape fraught with environmental challenges, economic pressures, and technological dilemmas, all while ensuring the satisfaction of its feathered inhabitants. Each decision made—whether implementing a ban on plastic or addressing the rise of a bread cult—can steer the city toward either a utopian ideal or chaotic downfall.
