Submission to HEJ 2024 Szeptember. Theme: "ASTRO = Astrology" Ext.: "CARD GAME"

Cosmic Conundrum 

Cosmic Conundrum is a hand-painted puzzle game where you connect the dots and uncover celestial secrets to reveal hidden constellations and solve card-based challenges. Dive into an immersive world of stars and zodiacs as you sharpen your wit and decipher astrological clues.

Story 

The cosmos is in disarray, and only you can restore balance by solving the mysteries of the night sky. Long ago, the stars aligned in perfect harmony, but now their connections are fading. Guided by the constellations, you must navigate a celestial map, uncovering hidden clues that will help you reveal the true forces that govern the universe. As you progress, you'll face more complex puzzles and unlock the wisdom of the ancient zodiac signs. Can you solve the Cosmic Conundrum and realign the heavens?

Gameplay Features

• Connect-the-Dots Puzzle Mechanics: Reveal constellations by connecting celestial nodes and uncover clues hidden within the stars. Each constellation offers a unique challenge, with new mechanics added progressively.
• Astrological Clue Elimination: Use the clues hidden within constellations to reveal the correct cards. Each card represents zodiacs that are part of the larger puzzle.
• Beautiful Hand-Painted Art: Enjoy the brush-stroked art that brings the cosmos to life. 
• Progressive Difficulty: Start with simple tasks and gradually unlock more mechanics, with increasingly complex constellations and cards that demand strategic thinking.
• 12 Zodiac Signs: Each zodiac sign plays a key role in guiding your journey through the stars. Discover their secrets as you reveal constellations that unlock new clues and rules.

Controls

• Mouse: Click the circles on the top in the correct order to connect them and reveal clues about the positions of the zodiac cards, then click the hinted circle on the cards to uncover them and reveal further clues about constellations.

Credits

• Code and Art: Zoltan Kosina
• Font: Kaushan Script

Get ready to embark on an astrological adventure where the stars themselves will guide you through a celestial puzzle. Every dot you connect and every card you flip brings you closer to restoring harmony in Cosmic Conundrum!