Root 66
Project Overview
Root 66 was created for the Global Game Jam 2023, following the theme ‘Roots’.
This was the first game jam I’ve participated in where we all were together in-person, overall it was a super fun time!
In this game you play as Barry Petal a cool flower who jumps around in his plant pot. The aim is to use this unique movement method to escape the garden, get in a car and drive onto Route 66.
Info
Being in person, after learning the theme, we went to the pub to start ideation over dinner. I think we struggled to get any solid ideas that relate to the theme and had a completely different idea from when we left the pub to when we sat down and started working.
It was one of those jams where you start making something and just see what happens!
My Responsibilities
Design of core movement mechanic, inspired by Kirby’s Dream Course.
UI implementation and art.
Voice acting and sound design.
3D Modelling in blender for some props.
Barry Petal in the weeds
Project Logistics
Team Size
Platform
Duration
PC
2 Days
5
Photo of us working on the game!
Movement was driven by dragging Barry, launching him in the opposite direction, indicated by markers and and escalating voice.
Full Gameplay Video
Needs Recording, Sorry!