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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. More »

1:00 PM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
6,523 views, 30 comments

Latest by k7lim: + Watch videoHello, 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 more »

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The Giant NES Controller: Two Players Required

We've seen large NES controllers before, but this one is the biggest yet... and it works! This five foot long bad boy was made through the efforts of three artists for Maker Faire 2007. It was hooked up to a NES console and displayed on a large screen tv and atendees of the fair could play the Super Mario Brothers, but with a catch. Two people must work in tandem to make the controller work. One manning the d-pad while the other managed the two red buttons. More »

8:00 AM on Sun Jun 10 2007
By fdemarco
1,983 views, 17 comments

Latest by 2kreative: Bah G4 made an 8ft Working NES controller back in 2005!! Behind the D-Pad Vid is at the bottom! more »