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Wonderland

By Ashlyn Spilde

May 16, 2025

Wonderland

Wonderland is a narrative-driven game that invites players to enter a surreal, imaginative world and create a narrative together. Drawing inspiration from the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, players work together to weave a story through improvisation, dice rolls, and thematic prompts that guide players through an evolving tale. Wonderland is a world where imagination is the only limit, and everyone has a voice. Rather than competition, the game focuses on shared creativity, deep listening, and spontaneous worldbuilding. Whether silly, strange, or heartfelt, each story becomes a unique reflection of the people who told it.

Project Details

  • Class: Communication Systems Studio
  • Instructor: Ruth Schmidt, Jessica Meharry