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Plutocracy is an invented world and mobile game created to enable people to experience social inequality through different perspectives. 

Plutocracy

Marina Guthmann


Welcome to Plutocracy!

Don’t be shy. Press play and catch a glimpse of Plutocracy planet. ;-)

 
Plutocracy’s Logo

Plutocracy’s Logo

As you can see, Plutocracy has a weird typography. Nobody can tell if it is a sans serif or serif. Actually, you are a lucky if you are able to read it.

The Creation of Plutocracy

The Creation of Plutocracy

Plutocracy was created in six days (did you get the Creationism reference here?) by God… I mean, Cinema 4D. 2 days to render the Wireframes, 2 days to render textures and more 2 days to add some sexy lightning. 

How does the game work?

How does the game work?

Plutocracy is a competitive multiplayer game created to be played by 2 to 8 players. Each player needs a mobile device and to be connected to the same Wifi network. After everybody is connected, you and your friends will be able to play peacefully together…...killing and destroying each others friendships. :-D 

Character Generator Screens

Character Generator Screens

In the Character Generator you will build your character. Plutocracy is not a fair place, so you can’t choose your characteristics: the options move fast. But you can try. After tapping as crazy, hoping to get something good, you will end up with a character that will stay with you until the end of the game.Character Generator Screens

The Privilege Graph

The Privilege Graph

Here it is defined who has the upper hand in the game based on the character characteristics. Every time you start a new game the privilege graph changes.

Food Desert
Food Desert
Donut Valley
Donut Valley
Kaleifornia City
Kaleifornia City
Happy Hills
Happy Hills

Planet Quadrants

In Plutocracy, you can live in four different quadrants: Food Desert, Donut Valley, Kaleifornia City, Happy Hills

 
The Game Screen

The Game Screen

The game has 10 rounds. In each round you have a daily situation card that, based on your characteristics and planet quadrant, can give or take your blocks from your tower. If you are lucky (or unlucky) you can also get a surprise element card. If you have the highest tower in the round, you can steal blocks from your friends.

Who is the loser?

Who is the loser?

If in the end of the last round you have the lowest tower, your tower will automatically explode. You are the bigger looser. The winner is the one who is able to finish the game with the highest tower.

Exhibition

Exhibition

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Gallery Talk

Gallery Talk

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