Avameow Communication Game

AVAMEOW was born out of a need for a fun, interactive, and digital solution during the pandemic when traditional board games like "The Resistance: Avalon'' could no longer be played with friends in person. The concept of a digital, conversational strategy party game emerged, incorporating the classic legend of King Arthur and reimagining it as the tale of King Meowthur. This innovative game offers a unique and exciting adventure that can be played both locally with friends in the same room and online with friends in chat rooms.

What sets AVAMEOW apart from other social games is its versatility and customization options. The game offers two modes of play, allowing players to participate both in person and online. The game also features a default story narrative and a timed clock, making it easier for players to participate without the need for a host. It also accommodates different communication preferences, as players can choose to type or use audio chat as part of its accessible design. With the basic mechanic accommodating 5 to 10 players, it is suitable for small to medium-sized groups. However, the custom mode takes the experience to the next level by allowing players to create their own stories and adventures, making it a great option for those seeking a more personalized and unique experience. With its highly customizable features, AVAMEOW provides an enjoyable and bonding experience for friends and family.

With its social capabilities, AVAMEOW offers a unique solution for people who are unable to meet in person, particularly during times such as the pandemic. The game's focus on bonding and social interaction makes it a great way to bring families and friends closer together, or for new friends to form. Whether playing locally or online, AVAMEOW provides a social adventure that is designed to bring people closer, encouraging laughter, and creating lasting memories. This digital conversational strategy party game is a great way to bond and have fun with friends and family.

Later on, we are going to add more reward systems for players to increase the connection between players who don't know each other.

Avameow was born during the pandemic when we were all stuck at home, missing our friends and those fun board game nights. A lot of us on the team spent that time with our cats, who became the stars of our days (and nights). That’s when the idea hit us—what if our cats could take on the roles we used to play in those games? That’s how the characters came to life, inspired by our own cats. The medieval theme came naturally since Richan, our illustrator and animator, is super into medieval manuscript art and animal bestiaries. Combining those elements gave us the perfect mix of whimsy and adventure to create King Meowthur’s world in Avameow.

We wanted to keep that classic board game vibe alive, even though we were taking it digital. A lot of the magic in The Resistance: Avalon comes from the interaction between players, and we didn’t want to lose that. Angie, our UX designer, worked hard to make sure the app was super easy to use. She designed everything to feel intuitive, so players could just focus on the adventure without getting bogged down in navigating menus. We also added a virtual guide to keep the game flowing and make sure players could jump straight into the fun—just like you would with a physical game host.

We’ve always believed everyone has a little storyteller inside them! Avameow is built around conversations, so it made sense to let players shape the stories they tell. The base storyline is simple—find your team and work together to save King Meowthur—but every game ends up being different because of how players interact. We thought, why stop there? By giving players the tools to create their own storylines, we’re handing them the reins. The automated game flow handles the structure, so players can focus on having fun and getting creative with their adventures.