Watchy
I love watches and how they are put together, so I made a game about it. You build real mechanical movements, wind them up and see how all the little parts work together.
- Status
- A game, just for fun
- Runs on
- Desktop and phone
- Built with
- TypeScript, esbuild, Canvas, Web Audio
Why I made it
I once thought about training as a watchmaker. Most people never see what is inside a watch, so I made Watchy: a game where you build and wind real movements and watch every little part drive the next.
What I built
- Real movements: ETA 2824, NH35, Omega 1861, Valjoux 7750…
- Build the movement part by part, then wind the crown
- Watch the gears and escapement tick
Result
A game, just for fun.
How I made it
The hardest part was the tone: not childish, but not too serious either. It had to be a fun little game in which you learn how a watch fits together.
It’s TypeScript and Canvas, bundled with esbuild, with no frameworks.
Try it like this
- Press “Play” and pick a movement.
- Build it part by part, then wind the crown.
- Watch the gears and the escapement tick.