In week one, we had the idea of re vitalizing a vintage arcade game since modern video games are increasingly dependent on virtual connection. This led us to some ideas such as virtual pool or a sports simulator, but we ultimately liked the idea of creating our own game from scratch (whilst taking some inspiration from pinball). This would bring back some of the nostalgia we felt was missing from modern video games and encourage in person competition while adding a new spin. We settled on creating a baseball style pinball game, where a real-life swing would control the paddle. Additionally, a gantry would propel the pitch to add complexity.
We currently are just scoping out the project and deciding what we need for each part. Since we are in the design stage right now, it is imperative that we each have a good idea of how our parts work , what we need for each component, and how they fit together. This way, we can leave ample time for testing and have a clear roadmap. There are currently no changes to the project idea as we haven’t ordered materials yet or run into technical problems.