TEBS - Technology-Enhanced Board Game System
The TEBS device is a unique gaming platform that combines the dynamic gameplay of digital board games, with the tactile feel and social advantages of physical board games.
It's features include:
* Physical pieces and large buttons communicate player movement and decisions to the digital display in real-time.
* Over 200 components, including 100 magnetic sensors, work together under the hood to detect player pieces on the game board and button presses.
* Players receive written instructions, feedback and prompts in real time throughout the game.
* Responsive, digital display that dynamically updates game board with each move.
* Comes with first game "Snakes and Ladders" with a twist - incorporating different game mechanics and mini-games (Wild Goose Chase, Falling Fruits and Pest Control) to enhance the player experience.
* Unique gameplay mechanics that give players a shortcut, detour or chance to steal the lead, swap snakes and ladders positions, and assist lagging players to catch up to the pack.
* Modular design built with future game expansion in mind.
* Flexible grid sizing up to 10 x 10 grids to incorporate multiple game designs.
* Portable, closed system that can be played offline wherever your table is.
* Affordable parts such as buttons that can be easy replaced if required.
* Accessibility-friendly with colours chosen to assist people with colour vision deficiencies and achieves a AAA rating for the WCAG’s Contrast (Enhanced) Success Criterion.

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Technologies and Skills
- Game Design
- Hardware
- Interaction Design
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