Tabletop Game for Screenwriters. Completed by Anna Shafikova, BFIL 251.
Проблема
Due to creative block and a lack of time, screenwriters are copying plots from other films, which makes cinema predictable and characters flat. Stereotypical plot twists lack new meaning or originality.
Решение
The startup develops creativity, critical thinking, and «visual literacy,» helping students overcome the fear of the «blank page» and learn how to adapt clichés. This evokes an emotional response from the viewer to an old narrative that is now perceived in a new light.
The startup teaches teamwork and the presentation of ideas.
Формат
Card game (2–4 players). The goal is to construct a coherent narrative from cards such as «Character, ” „Location, ” „Twist, ” and others. For unconventional yet believable plot twists, you earn a turquoise „Originality“ token; for clichés (such as the „Hero is Saved by Friend“ move after a „Hero is Nearly Killed“ card), you receive a red token. To eliminate penalty points, you must flip the card and devise a new plot; otherwise, the player skips their turn. The winner is the first player to accumulate the most turquoise tokens.
