Overboard by Barak Chamo

Overboard

Web-based, mobile-controlled, multiplayer arcade shooter

Mobile controllers are connected to the main desktop "console" via WebSockets for near real-time communication that ensures smooth gameplay for up to 20 players per room.

The game and controllers are all web-based and built with JavaScript, WebGL and various device APIs.

OverBoard is a web-based, mobile-controlled, multiplayer arcade shooter. The game is inspired by old arcade consoles and brings a WiiMote-like interaction to the web without the need for expensive and complicated hardware.

Players play the game by opening the app on their phones and joining a room. The device orientation API is used to detect tilt and pitch and control a character on the screen. Just point, aim and shoot.

SHOWN at

JS Camp 2016 - Sydney, Australia

Live Demo

Check out the Overboard here.

or, Check out the code here.

Tech Stack

Hardware

Mobile phones

Software

WebGL
WebRTC
WebBluetooth
WebAudio
Device APIs