What we do
We are developing two multiplayer mobile games equipped with Clubhouse-style drop-in audio and powerful social features.
Werewolf Party is a social deduction game based on Werewolf/Mafia and we have finished the MVP(see a playtesting demo here:(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yEantzEH57vyU1RbbRG9ofFQKzhQzLgx/view?usp=sharing);
Superstar Detective is a detective RPG based on Murder Mystery Party and an interactive prototype is available.
Problem
-Voice chat in mobile games enables much faster communication between players and promotes community building;
-but currently:
-3rd party audio services such as Discord do not solve multiplayer matching problem or provide relevant social features;
-very few games have built-in audio;
-existing games were not designed to fully utilize audio features.
Solution
A mobile app with a collection of party games that are equipped with:
-drop-in audio;
-full-fledged social features to help create communities.
We believe mobile games with drop-in audio will be the new social media.
Market Validation
-the success of Clubhouse demonstrated the allure of drop-in audio:
-A live town hall experience perfect for democratic participation and effective communication;
-People can get real human interaction while lying in bed or cooking a dinner;
-No need to dress up and apply the perfect lighting for the video call.
-Social Audio Apps in China is a $30 billion business and similar gaming apps in China are grossing several millions of dollars per month.
Business Model
Werewolf Party
-Free to download
-In-app purchase of virtual gifts and avatars
-Pay to unlock advanced game modes($1.99 each)
Superstar Detective
-Free to download;
-In-app purchase of murder mystery scripts
-single script $2.99 (as opposed to $19.99 to $49.99 of in-person game)
or monthly subscription $29.99 to play up to 30 different stories(less than $1 each script);
-In-app purchase of virtual gifts.
Competitive Advantage
Werewolf Party
-first in the U.S. market;
-cute anime style character design;
-drop-in audio powered by Agora API;
-flexible game modes;
-full-fledged social features including but not limited to adding friends, inviting friends to join a game; sending private messages; joining a clan, sending fancy virtual gifts to friends and potential dates; getting married in the game.
Superstar Detective
-first in the U.S. market;
-innovative business model(play unlimited murder scripts in one app for a fraction of price of in-person or zoom game);
-access to a huge collection of murder scripts.
Go-to-Market Strategy
-invite social deduction/detective game enthusiasts from different countries as early adopters (Meetup, Facebook groups, etc.);
-collaborate with influencers/ambassadors/streamers to post gameplay videos, commentator and tutorial videos;
-create high quality game shows and invite celebrities and/or famous e-sports players.
Targeted Customers
-female players;
-people who enjoy detective/social deductions games;
-people looking for casual human interaction;
-people looking for dates but feel stressed to start a conversation on traditional dating apps;
-people who are too shy to speak up in real life;
-people who want to play a casual game without being 100% focused.
Ask
In this seed round, we are raising $500k- $1 million to fully launch the two games.
70% of the funds will be used for game development and 30% for user acquisiton.
Team
Helen Hu
CEO and Lead Designer
Patent Attorney licensed in Texas
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-hu-56554863/
Jim Welch
CTO
Founder of Devhouse Agency
Unity developer of 10+ years of experience
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welchjim/
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