ATMO - the console that blends physical and digital worlds

ATMO combines the convenience and intensity of video games with the social fun of boardgames. We kept the phisical interaction of dice, cards and tokens, but enhance the play with dynamic boards, animations, light and sound effects. This creates a more immersive experience for players, the possibility of new game mechanics for game designers, and a platform of new opportunities for developers.

The goal is to introduce tabletop games in a new, immersive form in arcades, entertainment parks and bars.

The idea required several technological challenges to be solved, so we built prototypes. Lots of them. Over 3 years, the device shrunk from room-size, to the size of a toaster.We tested the prototypes with real users in real events, so we could learn from them, and implement the feedbacks in the next versions.

It was a complex challenge to design a simple looking table with such advanced technical internals. The device is very modular, therefore easy to upgrade and easy to assemble.I decided to use simple production methods for manufacturing, to make the most of a limited budget.