A mind game disguised as play,
Jinxed questions how much we truly trust reason over superstition. Logical gameplay is disrupted by unpredictable twists, echoing the instability of belief. Inspired by symbols like broken mirrors and lucky charms, it turns play into reflection, a metaphor for the human mind.
Developed as an extension of research for publication design on cognitive dissonance and superstition during an exchange semester at Hochschule Pforzheim, Germany.
Cultural
Game design
visual design
game mechanics
narrative driven
Exchange Semester 23' Hochshule Pforzhiem, Germany
3 weeks
Jinxed is a board game that unsettles players’ sense of logic and belief. Set in a world of luck, charms, and traps, players race to earn Victory Points while navigating unpredictable twists of fate.
Blending real-life interactions with chance-based mechanics, just when you think you’re in control, chance intervenes. Jinxed immerses players in a journey where cultural beliefs collide with strategy and surprise.





























