The philosopher, scientist, orator, and author Francis Bacon said, "Knowledge is power." I believe this to be true and so do many others. In this game, the more you learn, the more options you have. But knowledge and power come at a price.
The ocean has been the subject of songs, poems, and paintings for as long as humanity cares to remember. Some believe it to be our birth cradle and others look upon it as a living force of nature. It's the home of countless sea life and mysteries. It's here you will compete to gather fish, fend off sharks, and prove you're not all wet.
Actor Gary Oldman said, "I'm almost incapable of lying. I'd be a terrible spy." But lying is not necessary if you are never noticed, let alone caught or questioned. In this game, you will subtly influence different countries as your opponent does the same. You can only focus your attention in so many places and you must do all you can to avoid drawing too much attention to what you are attempting. Remember: if your opponent knows what you are doing, you are doing it wrong.
Henri Bergson said, "There is no greater joy than that of feeling oneself a creator. The triumph of life is expressed by creation." Be it paintings, sculptures, music, movies, or dance, we create something not from nothing, but from pieces of ourselves. Feelings, fears, and hopes can all be blended and presented for others to perceive and ponder. Using The Offbits, the individual is asked to do one simple thing: create. But creation is more than just rearranging bits. It's also an act of self-exploration.
The infamous Edward Snowden said, "I've been a spy for almost all of my adult life - I don't like being in the spotlight." Which is to say, spies don't like to be recognized or be watched. In this game, players will need to discover secrets and keep information hidden as best they can. The winner is the first to accomplish their mission, which will require memory skills and a penchant for hindering opponents. The trick is to stay underneath your opponents' radar while remaining visible to all.
Publius Cornelius Tacitus said, "Deos fortioribus adesse." Which means, in English, "The gods are on the side of the stronger." In this game, victory will most assuredly go to the stronger army, but strategy and tactics are the true weapons of war. Lead your army across the battleground to claim the Barnyard! Defeat is not an option.