📌 Overview
The Palosebo Voice Game is a browser-based mini-game inspired by the traditional Filipino festival game Palosebo, where participants climb a greased bamboo pole to capture a flag at the top. This modern reimagining brings the cultural classic to life through voice control — players shout or make noise to help the character climb.
🧠 Concept & Gameplay
Players control a character climbing a tall bamboo pole by using their voice. The louder they shout, the faster the character climbs. The goal is to reach the red flag at the top — just like in real Palosebo! The game uses the Web Speech API to detect input, offering a fun, engaging, and hands-free experience.
🎨 Design
The visual style is bright and playful, with Filipino barrio-inspired elements:
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Bamboo pole and red flag – the main goal of the game
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Festive background – blue skies, green hills, traditional huts, and colorful pennant flags to reflect a fiesta vibe
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Cartoon character – a determined boy climbing with every shout
🔊 Voice Interaction
By integrating the Web Speech API, this game explores how traditional mechanics can be translated into new forms of interaction — creating a fun, noisy, and nostalgic twist.
🌐 Goals
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Celebrate and preserve Filipino culture through digital play
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Introduce children and international players to traditional games
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Experiment with voice-based gameplay mechanics for casual games