Shift and Lift
Shift and Lift is a board game I created as a personal project during my time at Crown Equipment. Being surrounded by forklifts all day inspired me to create a board game based on the material handling company while adding a fun twist. The game mechanics are inspired by the board game Labyrinth made by Ravensburger.
RESULT
Developed, designed, and constructed a game fostering healthy competition while creating an energetic playful environment.
TASK
Design a board game centered around a warehouse environment that highlights the use of forklifts.
SCOPE
Game Mechanics • User Testing • Branding • Packaging Concept
How it Works
Pick the order and carry it to the respective color zone. By shifting the pathways players try to obtain their orders in an effective manor. The first to 5pts wins.
1. Search
2. Shift
3. Move and pick
4. Fill order at respective color
Process
Research
In starting this project I knew nothing about game design, so the first step was to explore the world of table top games. This required playing games, observing game play, and even putting together a brainstorm session with some of my co-workers at Crown. This is a snapshot of some of the games and insights of my research.
Playtesting with paper prototype
Throughout a month long time period I conducted
multiple playtests with a paper prototype. This helped
me gain insight into the mechanics and understand
player’s through processes, instincts, and emotions
towards the game.
