Week Eight: WE MEET AT DAWN: AVATAR AND BATTLE CARD DESIGN INTERN GROUP ASSIGNMENT Due: AUGUST 8
We are excited to discuss the book SLAY with everyone. Our book discussion leader that day will be Christine Wyche.
On that day you will participate in a book discussion for the first hour (12-1) and for the second half of the day (1-2) implement your design for your newly created battle day slay card. Each intern group (by STEM area) will be completing and presenting the final card.
Before that date - please meet to plan your card so that on Aug 8th you are just implementing your design.
You will not have a computer. You will be supplied a large poster board, markers, tape and glue. Please bring with you any other materials you need to create your card. Let us know if you need resources from STEM Cx by Aug 6th.
You will be given 1/2 to complete your cards and the remaining time to present to the group and explain your card and the choices you made.
Battle Card Instructions
Objective: Design a SLAY battle card that celebrates Black culture, history, or innovation, while integrating game mechanics similar to the game cards in Slay.
1. Create a SLAY battle card design.
2. Name the Card. Select a card title representing Black history, style,
traditions, or culture from your experience. Be creative when naming to
connect to the card's power or origin.
3. Develop a Backstory – Write 1-2 sentences explaining the card’s
inspiration and significance.
4. Describe Its Power – What does the card do? How does it reflect Black
history, music, style, or traditions?
5. Choose a Power Type:
Defense, Attack, Wisdom, Tech, Music, Spirit.
6. Assign Stats (Stats should total 100 points)
Power:
Strategy: Resilience:
Cultural Value:
Examples of Battle Card Profiles and cards
Harriet’s Resolve
Type: Spirit
Backstory: Inspired by Harriet Tubman’s
journey on the Underground Railroad, this card channels the strength of resistance.
Power: Empowers all team cards with
extra defense for three rounds.
Stats
Power: 20
Strategy: 30
Resilience: 30
Cultural Value: 20
AfroTech Pulse
Type: Tech
Backstory: Celebrates Black innovators in STEM and Afrofuturist visionaries.
Power: Hacks into enemy cards to copy
their last move.
Stats
Power: 30
Strategy: 35
Resilience: 15
Cultural Value: 20
The group with the most creative card as voted on by the entire group, will win a prize!