Wheel of Fortune Electronic Game
Experience the fun of the classic Wheel of Fortune gameshow at home! With 300 puzzles and sound effects from the official show, this 1-player or team handheld unit is fun for players of all ages.
I managed this product from start to finish, coming up with the initial idea for an electronic handheld, through ideation and prototyping all the way to the final product. I worked closely with internal teams, the licensor (Sony), and our overseas factory to hit deadlines and meet licensing requirements.
Initial Ideation Sketches
3D Printed Prototype
Hand-sample With Update Cable
Final Version
I did initial ideation sketches before choosing the current iteration, with team and licensor approval. I built the 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. I then used on-site machines to 3D print a prototype to test ergonomics and portability.
I used an updatable unit to test the programming with the factory. I tested over 2 dozen versions, conducting user testing and gaining stakeholder approval as needed.
I adapted the gameplay from the TV Show for a single-player handheld game, following licensor input and approval.
I created a wireframe and used it to work with the factory to develop the programming for the unit. A small sample is shown in the wire-framing screenshot (at size 12 font when printed the wireframe for this is over 6-feet tall).
I worked with the copywriter to write and finalize the script for the game, making sure to use key catchphrases from the show. I scheduled studio time and directed the voice actor in the recording studio. I then used Audacity® to edit and collate the audio and worked with the factory to optimize the voice recordings and licensed show sound effects for the toys speakers.
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