Chirp Pong

Impact 3 Simon Willison's Blog (Tools)

Summary

  • Chirp Pong is a two-player game where phones communicate using sound via speaker and microphone instead of Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
  • Players place their devices top-to-top and the game uses audio chirps to pass the ball between screens.
  • Features include paddle controls, spin, smashes, trick gems, heat multipliers, and bombs to stun opponents.

Why it matters

Demonstrates creative use of device hardware, specifically audio frequency signaling via speakers and microphones, for peer-to-peer data transmission without traditional network stacks.

Who should care