AI Project:

Ball in Basket Project

Jan 10, 2024

AI

A physics-based game where you draw the solution

No controls. No aiming.

Just draw a path, and let gravity do the rest.

Guide the ball into the basket using nothing but a line.



How it came together

The idea was simple:

What if solving the level is just drawing it?

So instead of building controls, I focused on physics.


A few of the iterations

  • Started with just a ball and gravity → validate basic motion

  • Added line drawing → convert user input into physical surfaces

  • Used segmented lines to simulate realistic collisions

  • Introduced a basket with collision + scoring detection

  • Added a subtle guide path → helps users understand intent

  • Tuned friction and bounce to make movement feel natural

  • Added states → draw → release → watch


Big challenges


Turning a drawing into physics

A line isn’t enough — it had to become multiple physical segments.

Getting collisions to feel smooth (not jagged) took iteration.


Making it feel predictable

Physics can feel random if not tuned well.

Small changes in friction, bounce, and gravity made a huge difference.


Layering visuals correctly

The basket, ball, and drawn path all needed proper depth.

Even the rim had to render in front/behind the ball to feel right.



Teaching without instructions

Instead of heavy UI, I used:

  • a faint guide path

  • minimal labels

  • simple “draw → release → watch” flow

The interaction explains itself.



What makes it interesting

Every solution is different.
You’re not playing the game, you’re designing the outcome.


Try it

→ Draw a path from ball to basket
→ Release and watch it play out
→ Reset and try a completely different solution


Let’s make an impact together.

Get in touch via email or LinkedIn

Tany John Joseph

Odathumparambil

May sound like four people, but it's just me—one creative mind with the power of four..

© 2025 Tany Joseph

Let’s make an impact together.

Get in touch via email or LinkedIn

Tany John Joseph

Odathumparambil

May sound like four people, but it's just me—one creative mind with the power of four..

© 2025 Tany Joseph