Sportpong is an interactive physical computer game where the field is projected on the ground and two (or more players) compete in teams. With a ‘paddle’ you hit the ball and try to strike a goal or defend your goal. Geometric appreciation required!
(thank you roland)
This is outrageous. I love it. Built shouldn’t we engage in actual reality to play sports?
Feb 5th, 2010 / 12:53 pm
pretty cool, but I can do that with a foot ball – aka soccer.
Feb 5th, 2010 / 3:50 pm
that is pretty cool indeed. I guess John and Keith are right about just picking up a real ball. What strikes me though is that they act as if this game is not a novelty at all. Just part of their daily lives. What is this land far far away where sportpong is the normal every day game?
Feb 5th, 2010 / 10:40 pm
well youre somehow right about that you can do the same with a real ball/soccer.
on the other side its surprising to become part of a computer game and to interact with something digital in such a direct, intuitive way. its also interesting to see how different poeple gets attracted and play together, just because their couriosity is bigger than their shyness :)
@ hans, that land far far away is switzerland, i dä schwiz you know…
Feb 8th, 2010 / 1:42 pm
@elektromeier ja, das verstehe ich als normalsterblicher Deutscher nicht. Ich habe als Kind zwar in Buesingen (naehe Schaffhausen) gewohnt, aber jetzt wo Du’s sagst, versteh ichs auch ein wenig :-) Gruss uebern Teich. HaJo
Feb 8th, 2010 / 4:19 pm
This is pretty awesome, but I kinda agree with some other comments. I’d probably rather just play soccer or something!
This is still a great idea that I feel deserves some praise.
Feb 11th, 2010 / 10:03 am
If it gets kids off the couch, I’m all for it!!!
Feb 11th, 2010 / 6:45 pm