The AWS Cloud Conjurer
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
The AWS Cloud Conjurer is an escape-room-inspired, collaborative learning experience where players step into the roles of magicians using AWS tools to solve puzzles. Designed to teach cloud-based AI development through hands-on challenges, this game allows players to learn, collaborate, and apply real AWS services in a fun and engaging way.
👥 Players: 3 players or more
🕰️ Gameplay: ~1.5 hours
💣 Difficulty: 2/5
👀 Link to hints: https://www.elaineyunruchan.com/post/learn-ai-development-on-aws
Prerequisites
- Players must own an AWS account AWS Console Signup
- Players must be comfortable/willing to work with technical resources e.g., terminal, AWS tools
- Players' local computers should have the following installed
- python
- pip
How to Play
This game is designed for 3 or more players, with each player required to download their own copy of the game. Gameplay is synchronous, but there’s no need to connect to a central game server. The storylines naturally overlap as long as players communicate effectively with each other.
The game follows a click-to-continue visual novel format. One player will act as the host, while the rest of the group will participate as players.
Please note: Once you advance to the next scene, there is no way to return to a previous screen. Ensure your entire team is aligned and ready before proceeding to the next step. Communication is key to your success!
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Author | elainechan01 |
Genre | Educational, Puzzle |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | Escape Game, Team-Based |
Average session | About an hour |
Multiplayer | Local multiplayer |
Player count | 3 |
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Install instructions
Prerequisites
- Players must own an AWS account AWS Console Signup
- Players must be comfortable/willing to work with technical resources e.g., terminal, AWS tools
- Players' local computers should have the following installed
- python
- pip
How to Play
This game is designed for 3 or more players, with each player required to download their own copy of the game. Gameplay is synchronous, but there’s no need to connect to a central game server. The storylines naturally overlap as long as players communicate effectively with each other.
The game follows a click-to-continue visual novel format. One player will act as the host, while the rest of the group will participate as players.
Please note: Once you advance to the next scene, there is no way to return to a previous screen. Ensure your entire team is aligned and ready before proceeding to the next step. Communication is key to your success!
- Each player must download the zip file according to their device's operating system.
- Extract the file and run the executable. If you're on a Linux device, view the additional instructions below.
- When everyone is ready, click on Start.
For Linux Devices
If Steps 1 and 2 have already been completed, you only need to proceed with Step 3:
- Open your terminal and navigate to the directory containing the
TheAWSCloudConjurer.sh
file. - Make the script executable by running:
chmod +x TheAWSCloudConjurer.sh
- Launch the game by running:
./TheAWSCloudConjurer.sh
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