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Jug Hero, The New Global Phenomenon

Is Man ever really any happier than when He's playing with a nice pair of jugs? Apparently that's the philosophy behind Jug Hero.

Two players are assigned one jug instrument each, which they blow puffs of air into to score points. Players also "clink" their instruments together in a social "cheers!" that allots them bonus points.

The PC-based game uses a jug peripheral loaded with a microphone (to sense blowing), force-sensor (to sense cheersing/shattering) and a small keyboard (to entertain the hands). But since pictures speak 1,000 words and Flash video speaks...well there are estimates ranging from 10,000 to -208...we have gameplay footage for you after the jump.

If you live around San Mateo, you can check out Jug Hero this May 3rd and 4th at the Maker Faire.

P.S. Anyone who thinks that these people look stupid has not played Guitar Hero in the mirror.

Jug Hero @ Maker Faire [MAKE]

1:00 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
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Darthearl at 01:17 PM on 04/15/08
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just watching the girl and her motions in the video makes me lol....ahaha
SuperSci at 01:20 PM on 04/15/08
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Words fail me! Bestest game ever!
PatMan33 at 01:20 PM on 04/15/08
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That. Is. Awesome.
Zookey at 01:21 PM on 04/15/08
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Hehe wow. I wonder what Bagpipe Hero players look like!
DanteODiabo at 01:21 PM on 04/15/08
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Drinking games now go next-gen. Who needs quarters now?

We'll call the game: Hillbilly Hero

Anyone else feeling it?
WhaleMenace at 01:21 PM on 04/15/08
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If only they could play the mario theme and somehow involve an R/C car.
HarrisonHopkins at 01:22 PM on 04/15/08
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Too bad we couldn't hear how the song they were playing actually sounded...
diablodevil2 at 01:23 PM on 04/15/08
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I was truly expecting this to be another Onion article until I got about...3/4 of the way through the post. Definitely interesting.
Hubert Humphrey Methadone at 01:25 PM on 04/15/08
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Wasn't April 1st like two weeks ago?
Mr.SithNinja at 01:27 PM on 04/15/08
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Connectedness Index: 335

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liquid_kore at 01:29 PM on 04/15/08
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FOX NEWS AT 11: There is a new game teaching our children to drink alcohol and snort blow, it also contains extreme violence where players are instructed to smash the bottles together and stab each-other with the broken glass.

I could totally be a fear-monger.
Pezdispenser at 01:30 PM on 04/15/08
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Awww... I thought this was going to be about jugs... :(
LaughingCrow at 01:35 PM on 04/15/08
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This looks awesome now till they make little plastic jugs with colourfull buttons. That would suck.
dowingba at 01:41 PM on 04/15/08
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They need to add a washboard and a washtub bass so that they can compete with Rock Band.
idkmybffgreg at 01:49 PM on 04/15/08
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Def gonna try to check this out May 3rd or 4th.
thelastslice at 01:51 PM on 04/15/08
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Finally! One step closer to Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas: The Game!
Abel at 02:08 PM on 04/15/08
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Jugs AND Blowing??!?! Many a man's dream game.
Neo_Deus at 02:09 PM on 04/15/08
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Heh, this reminds me of the Simpsons episode where Lisa is forced to play a jug.

"Never, ever stop in the middle of a hoedown!"
spot778 at 02:09 PM on 04/15/08
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13 Floor Elevators (Roky Erickson) gets recognition at last.
Digitalburro at 02:26 PM on 04/15/08
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Up Next: Harmonix announces "Rock-a-billy Band" including jug and washboard
mva5580 at 02:30 PM on 04/15/08
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Jug
Washboard
Spoons
Megaphone

We've got Redneck Band ladies and gentlemen.
relic1980 at 02:36 PM on 04/15/08
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Well, since most mountain folk I know use actual guitars, fiddles and banjos (as opposed to the stereotypical jugs and other nonsense "hillbilly" shit) I will patiently wait for Harmonica and Mouth-Harp Hero.
Shandy706 at 02:39 PM on 04/15/08
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LOL, she couldn't just...you know...blow in it. The head motion is great.
dbushik at 02:42 PM on 04/15/08
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So the obvious competition "Jug Band" isn't on anyone's mind?

Much better game. They tone down the over-the-top art direction a bit, and not only can you play jug, but you can also be part of the band on washtub bass, the spoons, or the unbreakable comb and tissue (although you do have to provide your own tissue as it is not included in the game).
Eville1 at 03:39 PM on 04/15/08
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So is Emmett Otter and his Jug Band the final boss?
Slothboy at 03:56 PM on 04/15/08
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The trouble with this is going to be that on expert mode people will pass out.

Achievement unlocked!

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Jackjoe500 at 04:10 PM on 04/15/08
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I expect to see through the fire and flames on expert immediately
TokeYo at 06:31 PM on 04/15/08
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Sorry but watching the video all I can think is "asthmatic bong hero". that's all.
aslum at 12:30 AM on 04/16/08
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I'm surprised no one has linked to Basic Instructions yet.
k7lim at 02:47 AM on 04/30/08
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+ Watch video
Hello,

We're only going to be able to appear on the Sunday of Maker Faire (May 4), because of prior engagements. Hope to see you guys there Sunday!

-Kevin, co-creator of Jug Hero