Embedded · 2025

Stackwars

A two-player competitive stacking game built with Arduino, dual LED matrices, physical controls, and nonblocking real-time game logic.

Role: Leader and lead developer
Services: Game logic · Embedded programming · Input controls · LED display integration
Built with: Arduino · Embedded C++ · LED matrices · Physical controls
Availability: View source code (opens in a new tab)

Stackwars two-player Arduino arcade machine with dual LED matrices

The game

Stackwars is a two-player competitive stacking game built with Arduino in May 2025. Two LED matrices provide the play fields, while dedicated controls let both players compete on the same physical machine.

Real-time control

The game uses nonblocking Arduino code so input, display updates, timing, and game-state changes can operate together without stopping the interaction.

Recognition

Stackwars received the Master of Sensors special award in 2025.

Front and back of the Stackwars cabinet, showing dual LED matrices, an LCD, player buttons, and the rear panel — Front and back of the Stackwars cabinet

Red and blue side panels of the Stackwars cabinet, with faces in the artwork blurred — Red and blue cabinet side panels with faces blurred in the supplied photo

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