Hi! I am Mathilde Heu, an illustrator with a knack for bespoke illustration, puzzle and map illustration & puzzle adventure design
CASE STUDY:The Little Herder
Title: The Little Herder
Commissioned by: Anniviers Tourisme
The brief: Create a self-guided game inspired by local alpine tradition.
Hike: approx. 30 min
Game duration: 60-90 min
Participants: 1 to 5 players
Online platform: hints and narration
Languages: French, English & German
“The Little Herder of Zinal” is a puzzle game that invites you to follow the adventures of 11-year-old Pierrot as he spends his first summer in the Zinal alpine pastures with his grandfather, Célestin.Eager to help Pierrot successfully complete his duties, you will join him on his missions, covering everything from caring for the cows and understanding the hierarchy among herdsmen to discovering medicinal plants and local legends. Your success will depend on keen observation, careful thought, and a curious mind.
Assets
Title: The Little Herder
Description: Various game props and assets.
ILLUSTRATION
Description: each of the seven stations of the game contains a unique illustration in which puzzle elements are hidden.
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ASSETS
Description: assets for Ascension include Ernest Griolet's notebook, a set of postcards, a banquet menu as well as an online app and website.
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The LITTLE HERDER MAP
Title: The Little Herder Map
Description: players must use the map to find the seven puzzle stations. It also contains the rules of the game.
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Cup cards puzzle
Description: these four cupcards translate to the name of the herders who owns each cup.
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