Read My Facial Signal : 察言观色 by WeiYixiao

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made by WeiYixiao for Ludum Dare 59 (JAM)

Read My Facial Signal : 察言观色

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Background Story

You are a newly hired junior employee from Shandong, just starting your career in a large state-owned enterprise.
Because of your role, business dinners with senior leaders have quickly become part of your daily life.

Tonight, however, is different.

You are seated at the same table with six high-ranking leaders at once.
Every glance, every pause, and every subtle expression carries meaning.
To survive this dinner, you must read the room, react correctly, and serve each person at the right moment.

This is more than a meal.
This is your chance to prove your value.
How well you perform tonight may decide whether your future path is uncertain or full of promise.


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Core Gameplay

In this social strategy game, your goal is to observe, interpret, and respond to leaders’ hidden needs under pressure.

What You Do

  • Watch each leader’s facial expression and behavior cues.
  • Decide the right action at the right time:
    • Serve dish
    • Pour wine
    • Pour tea
    • Chat
    • Follow eye-contact signals
  • Balance multiple demands across the table before time runs out.

Key Challenge

  • You are not serving one person, but all six leaders simultaneously.
  • Different leader states require different responses.
  • Wrong actions can cost points and damage overall atmosphere.
  • Missed cues can trigger penalties and hurt your final result.

Win Condition

  • Earn a high score by making accurate decisions.
  • Keep the dinner smooth and the leaders satisfied.
  • Unlock better endings that reflect your social judgment and execution.

Theme

A tense, realistic dinner-table simulation about: - Workplace survival - Reading social signals - Decision-making under pressure - Turning one critical night into a brighter future!!

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LDJam user 426288
Apr 21st · 02:22 UTC
好有意思的游戏哈哈哈美术风格也好有特点
Chusui77
Apr 21st · 02:37 UTC
I really love this art style! The theme is super interesting too—it feels like I’m sitting at a dinner party… But it’s a bit difficult. I have no idea what to do when I first get in!
FoxEcho
Apr 21st · 02:47 UTC
好有创意的游戏哈哈。(山)东亚文化也能拿来做游戏机制,真的是很有趣。美术也不错。

不过玩起来有些难了,get不到每个领导都要干什么,升官无望了。

想上一仰望星空派把鱼头对准所有人。
moyuowo
Apr 22nd · 05:53 UTC
我笨笨没玩明白机制 感觉缺少一些提示(?
但是真的很有创意hhhh,美术风格也让人看着很舒服,感觉很棒