Fall 2020

Project Codename: Bet (ב)

a.k.a.

Spooky Speakeasy

Make and shake some truly monstrous drinks in this casual bartending simulator!

ABOUT THIS GAME

At Spooky Speakeasy, we’re all about making drinks and befriending monsters… That is, until the Big Bad Corporation shuts you down for good. You’ve got one week left on the premises, one week to do as much good as you can. Use your sharp bartending wits to create creepy cocktails and magnificent mixes to your customers’ satisfaction, all while helping out your newfound friends. What will become of your bar? Play Spooky Speakeasy to find out!

Watch our release demo video!

Listen to the soundtrack!

Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc

Installation Instructions

Steam (Windows/mac)

Steam (Windows/Mac)

Release day instructions

The game will fully release for easy download on Steam on Monday. If you would like to play on Steam now, reach out to any cohort member you know for a key, or email us below to request one!

Request a Key

After December 21

Windows

Windows XP, 7, 8, 10

Note: Tutorial screenshots are from Windows 10, so the process may look a little bit different if you are running an older version of Windows. If you have any trouble, don't hesitate to contact us and we will be more than happy to help you get up and running right away!

1. Download the game from the below link

2. Click "Keep" to keep the file. This warning will disappear as more people download the game.

3. Click "Open" to run the installer

4. You may be prompted by Windows defender, because Open Alpha USC does not yet have a digital signing certificate. If the download link was reached through this page, openalphausc.weebly.com/fall2020 then the download is valid and safe. Do not use Spooky Speakeasy installers from other sources.

5. Accept the End-User License Agreement, which details the terms on which you are allowed or disallowed to install, use, modify, and redistribute the game.

6. (Recommended) Check the box to make a desktop shortcut for Wishy Washy. Then click "Next".

7. Click Install to proceed with the installation

8. Wait for a few moments while the installer runs

9. Check the box for "Launch Spooky Speakeasy" and Finish. Have fun!

10. Note: You can also find the game by searching for it in your windows bar if you do not want a desktop shortcut.

Mac

MacOS (10.12.6 or newer)

Note: Tutorial screenshots are from MacOS Catalina Version 10.15.3, so the process may look a little bit different if you are running an older version of MacOS. If you have any trouble, don't hesitate to contact us and we will be more than happy to help you get up and running right away!

1. Download the game from the below link

2. Open the resulting file in finder

4. Right click the game file, and select "Open".

You may be prompted by MacOS that the developer cannot be verified, because Open Alpha USC does not yet have a digital signing certificate. If the download link was reached through this page, openalphausc.weebly.com/spring2020 then the download is valid and safe. Do not use Wishy Washy installers from other sources.

This is why you must right click.

5. Click "Open" in the prompt. Once you have done this once, you will not have to do it again. MacOS will recognize the application and you can simply double click to open. Have fun!

6. Some Macs (those updated since January 2020) may have increased security protocols, and have a couple more steps. You may see this message:

This is because Apple has some safeguards against software that is not available through their App Store or published by large tech companies.
We will have to initialize the game as a program allowed to be run by MacOS.

Luckily, this is not very hard! Follow the following easy steps.

Like the above method, you will only have to perform these once, and then the game will work as intended. If you have any trouble, or have questions about what these commands do, don't hesitate to reach out and contact us!

7. Right click on the game

8. Select "New Terminal at Folder"

It will open a console that looks like this

9. Copy and paste the following commands EXACTLY (spaces are important, capsensitive)
cd Contents
And press "enter" / "return"
For you techies: "cd" stands for "Change Directory". You are moving into the "Contents" folder within the game.

10. Copy and paste the next command
chmod -R +x ./MacOS
Press "enter" / "return"
This command tells MacOS that this program is a type of file allowed to be run by your computer.

11. Now follow the steps just like above to open the application for the first time.
Right click on the game file and select "Open"

12. Click "Open" in the prompt. Once you have done this once, you will not have to do it again. MacOS will recognize the application and you can simply double click to open. Have fun!

See installation instructions above before downloading

Download Windows

Download Mac

The game may be updated, and links to installations of the newest iterations will be provided on this page, though the original open alpha release version will be kept on the page as a piece of the cohort's legacy.

Patch notes v1.001a

Patch notes v1.001a: Dec 20, 2020, 8 PM

Fixed some errors in CowboyAlien and GeneralMonster17's orders
Fixed some game-freezing bugs that resulted from closing the bar early in the day
Game now correctly limits drinks to one topping at a time
FIXED ENDING YAY (Game runs ending scenes and credits)
Fixed game-freezing bug from serving Bob (the ghost) on day 6
Fixed bug when talking to Shapeshifter on the 6th night where the order didn't show up on the notepad and the reference color did not appear