The Party Table

By Brent Bushnell

The PartyTable is a six-player game table that inspires social competition. It consists of a screen (either LCD or projection) surrounded by six trackballs and arcade buttons. The device is a platform for simple games and currently has five games that allow players to compete head-to-head. Games include ping-pong, a light cycle game similar to Tron, marble racing, and tanks.

An important aspect of the unit is that it accommodates 6 players. Six is an interesting number socially. People will usually go out to bars and restaurants in groups of 2-4 so a game that allows 6 players usually catalyzes meeting someone new. Social interaction and making new friends is a focal point of the table.

Created by: Brent Bushnell

Shown at:

• Mindshare, 2008
• Digital Family Reunion, 2008-Dec
• Mindshare, 2009
• Brewery Artwalk, 2009-Jan
• BIL Conference 2009-Feb
• TEDxUSC, 2009-Apr
• LACMA Halloween Ball, 2009-Oct
• Opportunity Green, 2009-Nov
• UCLA Art Happenings, 2010-Jan

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