GlowTag

Description

GlowTag reinvents playground tag and turns it on its head. Best played with 6-7 players, it’s a no-screen digitally-enabled game using PSMove controllers. Placing each controller into their back pockets, a random player is designated “IT” and must avoid having their trigger hit for as long as possible! Once caught, a new random player is selected until all players have had a turn – the winner is the longest to avoid being tagged. The catch is, your never quite sure if your currently “it”!

With each controller placed behind the player, you can only see if other players are lit. Stay on your toes and guard your controller because it might be you!

History

GlowTag was conceived primarily for the Copenhagen w00t Festival. Since being demoed, it has caught the attention of physical multiplayer fans around the world. It has been shown at events including A Maze Berlin, Nottingham ‘GameCity Nights’, London’s ‘Bit of Alright’, Copenhagen w00t Festival and coming to E3 IndieCade Showcase 2013.

Features

  • No-screen party game for 2-7 players
  • Fast, high-energy physical game
  • Exhibit parkour skills to escape your pursuers

Key Details

  • Client Self-funded
  • Position Creator, Developer
  • Tools Used Unity
  • Tools Used Product Design/Development, Agile

Awards & Recognitions

Selected Articles

  • Penny Arcade Report: Behind the scenes with QuickDraw & GlowTag
    – Ben Kuchera, Penny Arcade
  • GlowTag: The Screenless Wonder
    – Jeffrey Matulef, EuroGamer