If you’re from the United States, you’re probably already familiar with Wheel of Fortune, as it’s the longest-running American game show in history. I’ll discuss some of the trade-offs I made along the way, as well as highlight some possibilities for improvement and things I should have done differently in hindsight. Of course, SitePoint is a tech blog, so I’ll be presenting an overview of what went into building a rudimentary version of the game to screenshare in our online meetings.
Our new Wheel of Fortune game was well received. Previously, I could add watching a film, or even a stroll through the park, to our mix of activities in an effort to avoid fatigue (constant grammar drills don’t encourage repeat attendance). And as the group’s organizer, I’ve had to to re-think many of our activities because of the coronavirus. Our local Esperanto group, for example, now meets online (instead of in person) for our monthly language study meetups. The current pandemic has forced many social activities to go virtual.
