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PHYSICAL PROTOTYPE | 2026
Reimagining Mini Golf Experience
Inspired by the anticipation and reward systems of Las Vegas games, we designed a multi-stage mini golf experience where each shot influenced a live slot machine outcome through sensors, motors, lighting, and real-time feedback.
MY ROLE
Product Designer
TIMELINE
January - March 2026
PROJECT
Physical Prototype
SKILLS
Prototyping
Vibe Code
FINAL PRODUCT
Partee in Vegas
Slot Machine
When players land their ball in the hole(s) of each game, the corresponding slot machine symbol will appear.
Game 1: Plinko
The Plinko board is a vertical peg board where the ball drops through obstacles and lands in a symbol slot at the bottom.
Game 2: Falling Cards
Players land their ball behind their card of choice to match their first symbol.
Game 3: Lucky Roulette
The Roulette game is a circular target where players aim to land the ball into segmented sections, including a center “instant win” zone
TECHNOLOGY USED
Hardware
Cardboards (… lots of CARDBOARDS)
Circuit Playground Express (CPX)
RGB LED Strip Lights and electrical wires
Solderless 3-Pin Connector
Sensors
Software
Makecode Adafruit
Circuit Python
P5.js
AI Support: Gemini, ChatGPT
REFLECTION
Failure is a part of the process
It was important to keep up the process of iteration - testing - debug. Things are unexpected and can fail every time. It is not always possible to test as a whole, but since we were constantly checking and testing in every step, it gave us a lot of time to identify the problem and find the right solutions.
Communication is key
As a team, it was essential to keep communicating with each other about our goals and process to make sure we are all on the same page.
Using AI in our design process
Considering the complicated nature of our project, we used AI - specifically Chat GPT Pro & Gemini Pro to help with “vibe coding”, debugging, and asking for advice when there are no instructions around.
GALLERY
Game Day
1st Place: Most Fun Award
Our Progess
Charlotte Truong
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