Vectrex Academy 2026

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Peer Johannsen

Vectrex Academy 2026 Project

Game Title

Concept:
Approximately 10 different levels (holes)
The goal of each level is to get the golf ball into the hole.
You can hit the golf ball using an arrow that swings in front of the ball in every possible direction. By pressing a button at the right moment, the golf ball is then hit in the direction of the arrow.
The power is adjusted by holding down the button; the longer you hold it down, the stronger the shot.
Hits are tallied across all 10 levels and appear at the end of the high score (the fewer, the better).

Use the joystick to aim your shot.
Push left or right to rotate the aim arrow around the ball.
Push the joystick up to increase shot power, down to decrease it. The arrow grows longer as power increases.
Press Button 4 to shoot the ball in the aimed direction.
The ball will bounce off walls and slow down over time until it stops
Wind affects the ball's path — watch the wind particles to judge the drift.
Get the ball into the hole to complete the level. The hole is marked on the course.
Your stroke count is tracked per hole and shown on screen.
The maximum number of strokes is 20; after that, play moves on to the next hole.
You have a choice of 3 different clubs, which you can select using the buttons: Driver (Button 1), Iron (Button 2), and Putter (Button 3). The clubs behave differently in terms of strength and wind.