Game Log 4: Creat 

Expert council Feedback: 

• Be more clear on the progress bars indication. 
• More clarity on EU Values of democracy and freedom
• Ellers godt med dilemma og meget direkte

Playable Prototype:

Game World

Dilemma and options

Consequence

Important elements:

• In order for the player to really experience our game's core idea and theme, there has to be interactive decision making. The player actively has to make several decisions and watch the direct consequences of these choices. 

• We try to visualize the theme "That’s not fair" by using two progress bars representing the player's level of power versus freedom. Each decision shifts the balance — authoritarian choices move the player toward success, while democratic choices lead to failure. This game funktion aims to highlight a clear trade-off: the more power you gain, the less freedom the people have.

• We focus on creating a prototype with a clear visual theme. Trying to make the color palette match with colors associated with the European union. Dark blue and navy colors and a realistic map over europe. 

• Concept of time. A visual indicator of the seven days, to underline how much destruction one can create in a week. 

This is also our game element, inspired by one of the art installations we saw 

Game Pitch 

Expo pitch:

Step into the role of Denmark's supreme leader for A Week of War.

Denmark stands at a crossroads. Europe is under attack from an unknown enemy, chaos has erupted across the continent, alliances are crumbling, and trust between nations is fading. The Danish people are divided and in desperate need of a leader who will sacrifice everything to ensure Denmark's stability and power.

As the nation's highest leader, the responsibility falls on you alone. All government officials and political parties have stepped aside - they are under your command for the next seven days. You must secure power and showcase dominance, or you will be replaced and exiled from office.

No alliances can be fully trusted, therefore difficult decisions lie ahead. 

Remember, Power is the price of freedom.

Itch.io “Description”: 

A Week of War is a war-political decision making-game that puts players in the role of Denmark’s highest leader during a sudden war in Europe. As chaos spreads, players must navigate moral dilemmas, balancing power and freedom mainly focusing on ensuring Denmark’s power and dominance. The only way to win is by securing more power than freedom — forcing players to make authoritarian choices and emerge in the role as a dictator like world leader. 

A Week of War challenges players to channelize the mindset of a supreme leader, reflect on the fragility of democracy, and confront what it truly means to be European in times of crisis. 

Plaque Expo