Treasure Hunt, 2018
Interactive Object
Wood, arduino, capacitance sensor
8 x 8 x 3"

This is a game that can be played between differently-abled people; between children, adults, people who can’t see or hear, and people who speak different languages. I focused on vibration as a means of communication without words that allows for the widest range of neurological and physical capabilities to participate. The game consists of a game board and a small wooden table. The board has different textured wood pieces on it and metal sensor pins that vibrate upon touch. To play, put the board under the wooden table so players cannot see the board. With another player across from you, search with your fingers for pins that vibrate upon touch. In the first stage, there will be two pins that the players have to find. Once a player finds one of the correct pins, it will vibrate and cause the other pin to vibrate as well. Players have to work together to find both pins, either by tapping the found pin to signal where the other pin is or hover his/her finger over the found pin so the other person can search in quiet. Once both players rest their fingers on each of the pins, a third becomes activated. This pin is in the middle of the two previous pins and players have to work to find it together. Once both players touch this pin together, the entire board vibrates in celebration.