Snowland VR is a skiing simulation game in virtual reality. The game uses a specially designed balancing platform as input, while virtual reality transports users into a snowy mountain environment.
The balancing platform rotates along one axis, with its rotation angle limited. This rotation angle provides the input signal to the VR program. Since descending a virtual mountain can be intense, the construction is equipped with additional stabilizing legs that prevent the platform from tipping over, ensuring safety. A vibrating motor is mounted underneath the platform, which activates whenever the user lands on skis or collides with an obstacle, providing additional immersion. This sensation is further enhanced by a fan placed in front of the platform and the player. The fan speed is adjusted according to the speed of the virtual skis: the faster the descent, the faster the fan spins.
The virtual environment is designed as a long downhill track filled with various obstacles for players to avoid. While descending, the player can reach speeds of up to 144 km/h. Players can also earn points by skiing through red flags.
An experimental spectator mode was also developed for the program, allowing the downhill progress to be observed from different perspectives.
