Package of Vase
A card game inspired by cuttlefish camouflage and deception
Pratt Institute
Student Project - Individual Work
February - May, 2026
Inspired by IKEA's minimalist packaging language, this package is die-cut from a single 1 mm white paperboard sheet without using any adhesives. The X-shaped structural system improves stability, while side cutouts reveal the product and the reinforced base provides additional protection against abrasion during transportation. Hidden locking tabs are integrated into the bottom for a cleaner appearance, and two die-cut openings form a built-in handle, eliminating the need for extra materials and enabling efficient, cost-effective mass production.
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GAMEPLAY INSTRUCTIONS
Three players begin the game by drawing one identity card. The color on the card becomes their assigned color: purple, blue, or red. After identities are assigned, each player draws three starting hand cards.
During each turn, a player may either draw one card from the deck or exchange one card with another player. The goal is to collect three cards of their own color and reveal them to claim victory. However, some cards are deception cards that change color under heat and do not count toward winning. The true cards remain unchanged after being heated.
When a player reveals three matching cards, the other players may choose to challenge the claim. If the challenge fails, the challenged player wins the round, and the challenger must discard two cards. The remaining two players continue the game. If the challenge succeeds, the challenged player discards one card, and the game continues with all three players.
Moray eels are natural predators of cuttlefish. During identity selection, a player may secretly draw a Moray Eel card, which reveals a hidden Moray Eel pattern under heat. A player who collects all Moray Eel cards immediately wins the game.
