Postmortem: "Scrapeboard"

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Postmortem: "Scrapeboard" (with Frank DeMarco and Blake Andrews)
2022.09.08
A player balancing on a modified skateboard, which is the custom interface created for the videogame "Scrapeboard."

This week, a behind-the-scenes look into the game that uses a skateboard deck as a controller! Scrapebopard combines elements of rhythm, racing, and fighting games to create a unique boss attack experience. What's it like playtesting unique hardware? How much did they learn about electronics and wiring? How difficult was it to demo the game at alt.ctrl.GDC? What's next for the game? We explore these questions and more in this interview.