FastTrack

[simonryrie]

Project Name

FastTrack

Describe the problem you'd like to solve

The omnipresent Spotify Wrapped and tools like last.fm demonstrate that music fans have a burning desire to show off their music knowledge and taste. Despite the popularity of API-based guessing games such as GeoGuessr, there are no equivalents for true music nerds to test their knowledge and discover new tracks! Using Spotify and/or similar music database APIs, we can create a game where users guess songs based on a short clip and can share their achievements with other users.

Who are the stakeholders?

Music lovers, guessing game nerds.

Other considerations

• How would the playlists to guess from be curated? API calls based on metadata, user curation or both?
• Game options e.g. timed ? multiple choice ? What would be best choices for an MVP?
• What makes a good user experience in these types of games? What design and features ensure maximum fun and replayability?
• How can users show off their achievements and high scores?

What is currently being done to solve this problem?

Some music guessing games currently exist, however they are mostly multiplayer with limited scope for interesting playlist curation. I want to be able to show off my knowledge of bossa nova, detroit techno or power metal, and to discover new music that appeals to me as I play.

What technology might be interesting to explore?

Spotify API, perhaps other music database APIs that can help with interesting playlist curation, React/Svelte, TypeScript.