Mission and Vision Statement

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Mission Statement:

At my company, we're dedicated to providing board games that are fun, technologically advanced, visually stunning, with diversity and accessibility for gamers of all types.

  1. Fun and Unique: With a combination of the board game and a Bluetooth connected device, there would be a unique game experience literally every single time someone decides to set it up.
  2. Easy to Pick Up: Since technology is a focal point to the game, although I would intend on having a way of playing it otherwise, I would make it so as the game progresses, the results that are utilized between the device and the board are also teaching the players how to play.
  3. Inclusive and Accessible: Having a board game is an opportunity to display a setting that includes several types of people. Having a diverse cast of character types on the board or factions that represent a type of person will attract a wider audience (If done correctly).
Vision Statement:

To provide access to complex board games in a unique and interactive manner.
  1. A Unique and Diverse Experience: Customers that play my game will be able to learn more about the various types of people that can exist in the world, while also having fun. I expect to have events that play out due to gameplay that are characteristic, but not stereotypical of people. (I don't want to promote ill-conceived perceptions of marginalized people)
  2. Flashy and Cool: Since it's utilizing technology, that gives ways for the board game to not only have visuals and pieces to move, but also have music and audio cues that are satisfying, exciting, or just outright interesting. 

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