PIVOT
PIVOT
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A chaotic, Co-op Alternate Controller game inspired by the iconic “Pivot!” scene from Friends, showcased at the University of Utah Game Launch Event. The game involves moving a real couch that controls a virtual one in the game.
A chaotic, Co-op Alternate Controller game inspired by the iconic “Pivot!” scene from Friends, showcased at the University of Utah Game Launch Event. The game involves moving a real couch that controls a virtual one in the game.
Pivot is a co-op game where 2 or more players move a magical couch through a haunted house by moving an actual couch in the real world. Players play as a group of movers who’ve just taken an order to move a couch into the innermost room of a very old house.
Pivot is a co-op game where 2 or more players move a magical couch through a haunted house by moving an actual couch in the real world. Players play as a group of movers who’ve just taken an order to move a couch into the innermost room of a very old house.
The physical couch works with two main components: one is the gyro sensor, and the other is a component for height detection. The gyro sensor reads the couch's rotation and transmits data to Unreal Engine via Bluetooth. Height detection is handled using a camera and AprilTag, measuring the distance from the camera to a tag attached to the sofa.
The physical couch works with two main components: one is the gyro sensor, and the other is a component for height detection. The gyro sensor reads the couch's rotation and transmits data to Unreal Engine via Bluetooth. Height detection is handled using a camera and AprilTag, measuring the distance from the camera to a tag attached to the sofa.
A custom height calibration mechanic was implemented to ensure players of all heights and age groups could interact comfortably and fairly with the game.
A custom height calibration mechanic was implemented to ensure players of all heights and age groups could interact comfortably and fairly with the game.
My Contributions
My Contributions
Pitched the game concept inspired by the iconic Friends “Pivot!” scene and led the project as a vision holder.
Developed core gameplay systems using Unreal Engine, including movement logic, bug fixes, and game rules.
Engineered a height calibration mechanic to make the game playable for people of all sizes.
Helped build the physical couch controller and programmed its hardware components, including ESP32, gyro sensors, rumble packs, and a camera-based height detection system.
Collaborated with a team of 13 members, including artists, designers, and engineers, to deliver the game on time.
Presented the game at the University of Utah Game Launch Event, where it was played by over 100 attendees, including Doug Bowser (President of Nintendo of America).
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