Toories is a cooperative 2 player game idea I have been toying with for a long time and have been finally bringing to life in the last ten months or so. A lot of the game revolves around the cards to increase character traits but the main tasks involve tossing toories, (yarn poms) into the game box. The game box serves as a different spin on using dice in a game and is refereed to as the "Fate Crate." Instead of rolling a D3, D6, or D9 the box can be used as an F3, F6, or F9,(F meaning Fate).
Before reaching these main events, characters use the cards to do training tasks or favors. Some of these are timed which use metal time top like piece which is spun by the players gaming partner. The card actions often involve the help of the other player to keep both players engaged as much as possible.
Without going into more detail, I was just wondering if these ideas have been used much or if it sounds like something to start playtesting at a local café or shop? A picture of the hand made version is here and any art is in progress. I have a few more pictures of set up samples and such.
Thank you for your time and interest.
This is a great question, thank you. The game box is 8x8 inches square and five inches deep. The cards I have made for testing are 3x5 and fit a cell or two standing up. I should have been clear that the cards are only stored in the box when not being played, they are on the table and player mats during the game.
The only items that go in the Fate Crate cells during the game are the yarn poms. Each of the nine cells are pre printed with a 1 to a 9 pip on the inside of the crate.
I hope this helps answer your question, I working on a way to present the idea more clearly. thank you again.