Ada's Dream

In "Ada's Dream", immerse yourself in a fascinating journey alongside Ada Lovelace as you strive to make her dream of creating the first computer a reality. This strategy game involves using data from a Rondel Workshop, where you'll attend lectures at renowned institutions and travel around the UK to complete various challenging tasks inspired by Ada's life. Throughout the game, you will collect data, gears and programs, which will be key to advancing your design framework and arriving at the desired analytical engine. With engaging data manipulation mechanics and a unique "engine building" approach, "Ada's Dream" is the gateway to the Great Thinkers trilogy and is part of the acclaimed Alley Cat Games range. If you're a fan of games that challenge the mind and enrich the historical narrative, get ready to feel the excitement of helping one of the pioneers of computing turn her ideals into achievements.

Age 14 + 120 min 1 to 4 players

Artists: Javier González Cava;

Designers: Toni Lopez;

Date: 2024

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Mechanics: Trees / Technology Trails, Hand Management, Data Scrolling, Rondel

Topics: Economy / Production

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

Ada's Dream is an indie game that focuses on guiding Ada, a young dreamer, through a dreamlike world full of intriguing puzzles and emotional challenges. The main objective is to help Ada navigate her own insecurities and fears, represented by puzzles and obstacles in each level, while seeking self-discovery and the courage to face her own realities. While exploring the game's beautiful and surreal environment, players are invited to reflect on their own personal dreams and challenges, creating an immersive and introspective experience that resonates with many, especially those who have ever felt lost in their own daydreams.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Ada's Dream:

  • Explore each level carefully; many secrets are hidden off the main path.
  • Use visual cues; they often reveal essential clues for moving forward.
  • Save your resources; they can be scarce at crucial times.
  • Talk to as many characters as possible; even trivial interactions can unlock new areas.
  • Diversify your combat strategies; some enemies are weaker to certain types of attack.

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GAME mechanics

  • Technology Trees - At the heart of Ada's Dream, Technology Trees allow players to develop skills and knowledge throughout the game. As players progress, they make strategic choices about which technologies to unlock, directly influencing their future capabilities and strategies. Each level can open up new faculties or improve existing ones, offering an advantage in specific challenges.
  • Hand Management - This mechanic requires players to carefully manage the cards they hold. Each card represents a specific action or resource. Deciding which cards to play and which to keep in hand for future situations is crucial, as choices can impact success in the game's tasks and events.
  • Data Scrolling - An essential element of uncertainty, dice rolling in Ada's Dream determines the success of random actions or events. Players must adapt their strategies based on the results of the dice, introducing an element of luck that can be mitigated by skills previously acquired in the Technology Trees.
  • Rondel - The Rondel mechanic organizes progression in Ada's Dream. The rondel is a wheel of action that defines the possibilities of movement and choice for the players. Each position on the wheel offers different actions that can be taken, and moving around the rondel requires planning to optimize the actions and resources available efficiently.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Ada's Dream:

  • Dreamscape
  • Unusual Challenges
  • Magical Powers
  • Enchanted Characters
  • Mystical objects
  • Immersive Soundtracks
  • Surprising Phases
  • Emotional Connections

Additional Information

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