SEEKING THE THRILL OF CHILDHOOD GAMES?
Look no further than SEARCH PARTY.
Search Party is a high-energy hide-and-seek game that you play with your phone; but with real friends in the real world. We're bringing back the nostalgia and adrenaline rush of running around the neighborhood with the after-school crew.
Set the game boundary, homebase, and who the hiders and seekers are.
Using the virtual map on the Search Party app and the physical space around you, your party can play the ultimate game of hide-and-seek.
The in-game chat keeps everyone joking, talking and taunting.
Interactive game-prompts give hints to the seeker throughout the game.
Play with the wide array of customizable settings to create your perfect game.
Set the search distance, game-time, prompt interval, and more!
And of course, we integrated robust safety features to ensure everyone has a safe, competitive time!
I had the idea for Search Party in 2019 while hanging out with my childhood friends and reminiscing about the past. Search Party was inspired by the creative games we played to pass the time in our small, rural town.
MY ROLE
UX, UI DESIGNER AND RESEARCHER
LEAD BRAND AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
GAME CONCEPT,
RULES AND LOGIC
WEB DESIGNER
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
GAME TEST: VENTURA, CA
SET UP
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4 Adults ages 27-30
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All engineers
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On the beach in Ventura, CA
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At night
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Not briefed on game
PARAMETERS
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(2) 10-minute games, <.5 miles radius
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Manually sent prompts every 2 mins
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1 seeker, 3 hiders
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Chat and prompts through SMS
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Google Maps for boundary pins
COMPONENTS
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Pre-test survey
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Supervised live game
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Post-test survey
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Post-test round table discussion
TESTER FEEDBACK
“Really fun. I loved that it connected phones with an old game.”
“I WON!!!!! I WON!!!!! SO. MUCH. FUN.”
“I miss playing hide-and-seek, so it was very nostalgic for me.”
“It’s a lot funnier than hide-and-seek. The prompts make it fun while hiding."
