Vectrex Academy 2026

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Peer Johannsen

Vectrex Academy 2026 Project

Game Title

A 2D car soccer game inspired by the game Rocket League
The game is 1 vs 1 multiplayer game - each player controls a car.
Besides driving, the cars can jump and flip into the ball to shoot as well as use their boost to fly through the air.
The objective is to outscore your opponent within the time limit.

Single Player: You can play alone against a bot by selecting "1" in the selection menu.
Two Players: You can play 1 vs 1 against another person by connecting a second controller and selecting "2" in the selection menu.

Core Goal: the objective is to get the ball into the empty spot on your opponent's backwall.
Winning: The first player to score 3 goals wins the game.
Kickoffs: The game starts with a kickoff, which also occurs after every goal. During a kickoff, the cars are reset into their respective halves, and the ball drops directly into the center of the arena.
Restarting: Once a player scores their third goal and wins, you can press Button 4 to immediately start a new game in the same mode. To change the player mode, you must restart the system.

While the car is on the ground, move the joystick left or right to drive.
While the car is in the air, use the joystick to point the car in that direction.

Boosting (Button 3): Press to use fuel to accelerate on the ground or fly into the air. Fuel refills automatically when your car is on the ground and you are not holding Button 3.
Jumping & Flipping (Button 4):

Tap once while on the ground to make your car jump into the air.
Press while the car is already in the air to make it flip toward the direction your joystick is pointing.