15/10/2024

We began by researching games similar to Subway Surfer, focusing on themes like surfing, skiing, or related mechanics. Here are two of the most interesting ideas we explored:

1) Arcade Surfing Game: Surf League Concept: The controller is a surfboard. Players stand on it and twist their body to steer the character in the game, moving left or right.

Pros:

• Simple and intuitive controller.
• Interesting mechanism that could be replicated using buttons.

Cons:

• The twisting movement doesn't feel immersive, as it doesn't mimic the motions of a skateboard.

2) Small Hoverboard Controller (Finger-operated) Concept: A miniature skateboard controller operated with your finger. Tilting the board makes the in-game character move.

Pros:

• Integrates various Arduino components like potentiometers and tactile switches.
• Offers an opportunity to experiment with 3D printing.

Cons:

• Designed for use with a phone, making the coding process complex.
• Lacks immersive gameplay, as tilting with a finger doesn’t replicate a real hoverboard experience.