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This week’s challenge is to create an interaction for Valentine’s Day. What could be more fun than that?
The Idea
I had an elaborate story/game design in mind, but needed something I could knock out far more quickly. I kept coming back to the whimsical appeal of vintage valentines and eventually found one I could imagine using.
The Original Valentine
Valentine Roulette
The problem with the spinning valentine was figuring out how to engineer it. Lucky for me, generous community member Geert De Rycke shared his javascript-powered, randomized spinning wheel and I happened to find it. Woo-hoo!
So Who Are the Hidden Valentines?
Every time someone tweets out my Dapper Dan pictograms I always say “I love those guys!” – because I do – so that’s what got me started. Using characters from past challenge entries just seemed like way to go.
The Result
Feel free to take the wheel for a spin right here and see if you find a valentine you like! There’s an excellent chance that at least one of these choices will make you happy.
You gotta LOVE an entry like this. I got the bee, nice job Jackie.
Hey – thanks, Dan! You and bees always get along well. I think you two will be perfect together.
Fantastic demo, Jackie!
Thanks, David! It’s my first toe in the JavaScript water. Need to take the plunge to learn (and use) more of it!
As always, a terrific demo Jackie!
Aw thanks, Veronica! I appreciate it! :)
Hi Jackie
This is great! Would you be able to share the storyline file for this? I am looking for a wheel to use in a classroom activity so would like to adapt it if possible.
Many thanks
Inka
Hi Jackie,
I have now found Geerts’ storyline file for the spinning wheel. I will be able to adapt that for my purposes. What a great interaction! Thanks for sharing. :-)
Many thanks
Inka
You’re welcome, Inka! Yes, that’s the sort of thing I always try to link to – free resources you can adapt and make your own. Have fun! :)