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Cinematic experience and web integration

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Dune: House Secrets is an adventure game that offers a cinematic experience like no other. During the game, players draw Encounter cards to push the adventure forward, meet Non-Player Characters, and visit various locations in the city of Tel Gezer. 

In addition to cards, maps, and tokens, the game also comes with the website element. Today we’d like to discuss its role in the game.

The whole team here at Portal Games knows and loves the story of Dune. We know that many of you have read the novel and eagerly await the movie. We are also aware that for many players, Dune: House Secrets might be the first introduction to Arrakis and its story. We are using a dedicated website to help you understand the events in the game and enjoy the richness of the world. Here’s how it works:

Before each game, players log in to the website to watch a cinematic intro. These short, approximately 1 minute videos set the tone of the story, present the recent events in the city of Tel Gezer, and show the larger picture of what is happening on Arrakis. It’s a great way to start each mission with the right tone. The game builds the theme and rich narration within the first minute!

Later in the game, some of the Encounter cards give players access to additional cinematic materials. This part of the game is called History. It presents facts and events that player characters are aware of, but players themselves may not be. These beautifully animated 3 minutes cinematics give additional background and help players understand the plot. Like in many video games, such cut-scenes help explain the background of the story, present additional characters and their unique history. From these animated stories, players learn about Giedi Prime, the conflict between the Atreides and the Harkonenns, and much more. The website is also used at the end of the Chapter, when players make an important choice and push the whole campaign in a particular direction. We will discuss this in the next update. Stay tuned!

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