[Image ID: A photoset of the interactive browser game Tamales: Con Familia.
Image 1 shows a top down first person view of a kitchen table. On the left is a plate of tamale husks and the player holds one in their left hand. Their right hand is guided to spoon in masa from a blue bowl, and a meat filling from a pink bowl. A pink speech bubble from a speaker out of frame says, “I cannot believe that Hector didn’t show up today with his family. It’s like he doesn’t care that we’re trying to get together.” The food is being assembled over a dark red placemat.
Image 2 shows the player with a completed tamale in one hand. A tray of other tamales is on the right side of the screen. A blue speech bubble says, “Good food takes time, and I have you all to help me. I’m just happy to have my girls.”
Image 3 shows the player holding a tamale husk in one hand, and a spoon full of masa in the other. A pink speech bubble says, “Now that mom’s out of the room, do you really think she’d be better in Mexico? All of her children and grandchildren are here.”
Image 4 shows the player holding a tamale husk with masa on it. Their right hand is holding a spoon of the meat filling. A mint green speech bubble is saying, “Family is still family. We’ll always find a way to stay connected.”
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Tamales: Con Familia is a simulation game about preparing tamales with your family! Play as a shy, young kid and listen in on the conversations of your mother, sisters, and grandmother. As your family reminiscences on Mexico, explore stories inspired by the writer’s family that touch upon loss and change.
For free as a browser game.
Developed by narrative designer Samantha Ivonne Ortiz along with audio composer Caio M. Jiacomini and other developers. This game was made for the 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month jam.
