Joy machines can be built for many kinds of places: a fixed outdoor install, an indoor museum piece, a cafe counter, a library corner, a school event, or a portable pop-up.
What can change
- Inputs: arcade buttons, knobs, keypads, sliders, sensors, NFC tags, coins, or custom triggers.
- Outputs: receipt-printer prompts, pixel art, trading cards, secret missions, compliments, table topics, games, and local rituals.
- Form factors: wall-mounted boxes, portable backpacks, dockable units, cabinets, kiosks, or site-specific builds.
How to start
If you want one for a public place, tell me about the audience, the setting, and what kind of joy you want the machine to create.