Processo de criação de elementos gráficos para uma releitura digital do jogo de tabuleiro clue/cluedo explorando o retrofuturismo

Abstract

This work aims to present the process of creating graphic elements for a digital version of the board game Clue/Cluedo, proposing a retrofuturistic reinterpretation. The choice of the retrofuturistic aesthetic was based on its visual flexibility, narrative richness, creative potential, and symbolic connection with the historical context proposed for the story. To achieve the intended goals, a linear, step-by-step methodology was adopted, encompassing theoretical research, reference gathering, narrative definition, aesthetic conception, and visual development of the game elements. Information was collected about the original game and its physical and digital versions, along with a study of retrofuturism as an aesthetic and cultural movement. The created narrative is set in a fictional space context during the transition between the 1960s and 1970s, amid an international mission involving scientists from different nations, where the pilot's murder leads the characters to investigate aboard a spaceship. The graphic elements were developed based on essential gameplay aspects, such as cards, board, notepad, tokens, dice, and interaction balloons, maintaining visual coherence with the proposed narrative. Stylistic choices were inspired by animations and productions from the period, such as The Jetsons and Star Trek, seeking a balance between originality, visual unity, and alignment with the retrofuturistic style. The project resulted in the creation of a digital collection of the developed graphic pieces. It demonstrates how applying a specific aesthetic, combined with a coherent narrative, can serve as tools for a board game remake, exploring new graphic elements.