Projects
Play Compass is a home for playful experiments, interactive installations, social games, and adventure design. Below is a growing collection of past and ongoing projects that invite curiosity, exploration, and a bit of wonder.
🌊 The Cape Town Game
Status: In development · Type: Location-based exploration game
“A city becomes a puzzle when seen through playful eyes.”
The Cape Town Game is a place-based, mobile-accessed game inviting players to explore the Mother City through quests, clues, and creative challenges. Using a conversational interface (e.g. WhatsApp), players follow a loose narrative, solve puzzles at physical locations, and engage with their surroundings in new ways.
- Dynamic narrative woven with local culture and landmarks
- Built for solo adventurers or small teams
- Custom logo and identity reflecting Cape Town’s iconic ocean–mountain landscape
Role: Concept, design, game writing, narrative arcs, WhatsApp integration (via Deep Digital)
🎉 Come Play! Festival Challenge
Status: Complete · Type: Social scavenger hunt · Event: HeartCore – Intimate birthday festival
“Frivolous points up for grabs!”
A one-page print game designed for a weekend-long birthday festival. Players completed light-hearted tasks across three categories — Learn, Find, Share — earning points for discoveries, interactions, and expressions. From hugging a DJ mid-set to doing a cartwheel, this game encouraged social interaction and spontaneous joy.
- Designed as a single-sided, high-colour print poster
- Over 20 tasks, each creatively scored
- Playful point system to reward curiosity, silliness, and connection
Role: Game concept, design, layout, and facilitation
Notes: A digital companion or remix version is under consideration for wider use.
🌀 HeartCore: Pocket-Sized Portal
Status: Complete · Type: Folded tactile keepsake · Event: HeartCore – Intimate birthday festival
“A folded invitation to play — and remember.”
Designed for the same festival, this was a small foldable print item handed to participants. On one side, it introduced the vibe and values of the event. On the other, it offered a private prompt — something to notice, seek, or remember. The design encouraged a sense of personal engagement while preserving the handmade intimacy of the event.
- Custom layout for fold-and-carry interaction
- Dual-purpose: artistic object and interactive prompt
- Crafted with care for a small, known audience
Role: Copy, concept, layout, prompt-writing
\u2728 More Coming Soon
The Play Compass project shelf is growing! Look out for upcoming experiences such as:
- Kaioma: A large-scale interactive installation concept premiering at Playtopia 2025
- Puzzle Trails: Modular treasure hunts that blend art, code, and story
- Mini Games: Playful provocations for events, pop-ups, and festivals
Want to collaborate on something delightful? Get in touch.