Challenge We Faced

One major hurdle we ran into was while learning about the different color mixing algorithms. Our initial idea was to let players mix RGB colors directly, since that’s the standard digital color model.

However, we quickly realized a couple of problems:

• With only RGB, you can’t create certain colors like neons, which limited the creative possibilities.
• The gameplay became too difficult for the general audience, since RGB mixing is not very intuitive outside of technical contexts.

How We Overcame It

To make the experience more intuitive and fun, we made a few key changes:

• Added White and Black – this allowed us to capture both neon-like brightness and darker tones, expanding the color range significantly.
• Simplified Gameplay – instead of overwhelming players with too many choices, we gave them two correct base colors they could use to recreate the target color.
• Introduced a Distractor Color – adding a third “wrong” color made the challenge more engaging while keeping it simple and accessible.

Outcome

This adjustment not only solved the limitations of RGB but also made the game:

• Intuitive → players don’t need technical color knowledge.
• Challenging → the distractor keeps things interesting.
• Fun → mixing feels natural and rewarding.