Secret Cousins Board Game
IndustryPackaging, Board Games
DeliverablesPackaging die lines , Pitch deck,
Brief
Secret Cousins transforms the familiar game Secret ______ into a custom board game created for my cousins. Inspired by our trip to Australia, each element, from places we visited to favorite coffee shops and inside jokes, was reimagined to reflect our shared experiences. The result is a playful, keepsake-quality game that celebrates connection, memory, and the moments that brought us closer.
Packaging Dielines
Artwork
The box artwork is filled with inside jokes and shared memories such as when we solved the escape room (The Cipher Room), to the Smiskis we unboxed, to late night board games (Wyrm Span), to our favorite dessert spot (Homm), and the daily ritual of of caffeine (Cotti Coffee).
Design & Layout
The game preserves the familiar structure of the original Secret ______ while introducing playful, personalized touches. The signature Nein cards were renamed Naur as a nod to my Australian cousins’ accents, and the borders were redesigned with Asian-inspired motifs. Subtle adjustments to cards, board spaces, and visuals reflect our trip to Australia, favorite spots, and inside jokes, creating a version that is both recognizable and uniquely tailored to our shared experiences.
Playable Boards
I also designed two additional Australian (Fascist) boards as expansion versions for 7–8 players and 9–10 players, while the American (Liberal) board remains the same for each game.
Supporting Card Mockups
Reflection
Creating Secret Cousins was such a fun and meaningful project. I loved weaving our shared memories, inside jokes, and favorite experiences into the design, transforming an already great game into something truly personal. I’m so excited to see my creation come to life and even more excited to share it with my cousins as a gift they can play, laugh over, and keep as a reminder of our time together.