The Psycholudic Shuffleboard is a project designed to merge traditional card games with modern technology. Specifically, it focuses on the game “Schnapsen,” providing both physical and virtual versions of a game board to facilitate various types of research and analysis.

The Physical Psycholudic Shuffleboard

The physical version of the Psycholudic Shuffleboard is constructed from oak wood and incorporates Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. This board allows each card play to be recorded in real-time, ensuring accurate documentation of the game. The integration of NFC technology means that each card’s movement is logged, providing comprehensive data for analysis.
The board features buttons that players can press to indicate when a game has been won. This feature simplifies the process of recording game outcomes and ensures that all critical events are captured.

An additional aspect of the Psycholudic Shuffleboard project involves using the collected metrics to experiment with role switching within the game. By analyzing detailed logs of gameplay and player interactions, we can identify patterns and triggers when switching roles between players.

The Virtual Psycholudic Shuffleboard

The virtual version of the Psycholudic Shuffleboard is designed for scenarios where digital data integration and low latency are essential. This version enables data transmission over the network with minimal delay, which is particularly useful for experiments that involve simultaneous recording of gameplay and brain activity. The virtual board allows for precise timing, capturing game data within milliseconds.