Hi there! š I’m Nadia, a mom, a project manager, and nowābelieve it or notāa game developer! š® If youāre reading this, you might already know a little about the game Iāve been working on in my free time: Fear in the Facts Farms. But I wanted to take this opportunity to dive deeper into how and why I created this game, and how my kids inspired every step of the journey.
Why I Started Creating Games
It all started with my kids’ love for Roblox. Like so many parents, I watched my children get totally immersed in video games, and I realized how powerful games can be in teaching and engaging them. When we planned a Roblox-themed birthday party for my son, I created a small puzzle game in Roblox for the guests. I didnāt know it at the time, but that little project sparked something big in me! š„
The process of creating games was so rewarding that I couldnāt stop there. I made a few more simple Roblox games, and before long, I wanted to challenge myself with something more ambitious: a standalone game that kids could enjoy while also learning something valuable.
The Idea Behind Fear in the Facts Farms
Iāve always believed that learning can and should be fun, and thatās exactly what I wanted to achieve with Fear in the Facts Farms. š¾ In the game, kids explore a farm, talk to the workers, and learn interesting facts about farming during the day. But once night falls, the farm becomes haunted, and the workers turn into ghosts! š»
Itās a combination of fun, fast-paced gameplay and educational content. The kids have to run from ghosts and throw pumpkins to defend themselves while also learning facts and answering questions. Itās a game where they can enjoy themselves while picking up knowledge without even realizing it!
My Kids, My Inspiration
My twins have been my biggest supporters throughout this whole process. My son, whoās obsessed with Roblox, loves the action-packed pumpkin fights in the game. š Meanwhile, my daughter enjoys exploring the farm and answering the trivia questions to collect āfortune clovers,ā which are rewards in the game.
Seeing how much fun they have while playing Fear in the Facts Farms has been the greatest motivation for me. This game was made with them in mind, but I truly believe it can bring the same joy to other kids too!
Balancing Mom Life and Game Development
You might be wondering, how do you find the time? Well, itās not easy, Iāll admit! š Between my full-time job as a project manager in a big corporation and being a mom, time is tight. But thatās what makes working on this game even more specialāitās something I carve out time for because Iām passionate about it.
Creating Fear in the Facts Farms has been a way for me to combine my love for my kids with my love for learning and technology. Plus, itās given me a creative outlet that I didnāt know I needed. āØ
Whatās Next?
Fear in the Facts Farms is just the beginning. Iām already thinking about what I can do next, whether itās expanding this game or creating new ones that continue to blend fun and learning in unique ways. š”
If you want to check out Fear in the Facts Farms or if youāre a parent looking for something both entertaining and educational for your kids, you can find the game here. I hope you and your little ones enjoy it as much as my family has!
Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Stay tuned for more updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and maybe even some sneak peeks into whatās coming next! š