This project was created during a weekend-long game jam with the theme “Play to Win.” Our goal was to interpret the theme in a literal yet playful way by embedding it directly into the game’s core mechanics.

The game is a first-person, level-based puzzle experience. In each level, players are presented with a door that leads to the next stage. Opening this door requires spending coins, and as the game progresses, the number of coins required increases significantly, creating growing pressure on the player.

To obtain coins, players must explore each level’s sandbox-style puzzle environment. By interacting with objects in the scene and discovering creative solutions, players can sell items at in-game shops to earn the currency needed to progress. This system encourages experimentation, observation, and problem-solving rather than straightforward linear progression.

The game was developed in Unreal Engine 5. Due to the limited development time, we adopted a simple papercut-inspired visual style, complemented by cute 3D assets to achieve a cohesive and charming look while remaining production-friendly. The game is presented entirely from a first-person perspective, enhancing immersion and spatial puzzle design.

To add personality and fun, the game embraces a goofy tone, featuring a variety of hand-recorded, exaggerated voice lines and sound effects performed by the team members themselves. This playful audio design helps keep the experience lighthearted and memorable.