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Inspiration

SATistics: Play, Quiz, Score!

SATistics is a web app that makes SAT practice fun by combining classic arcade games like Subway Surfers, Pac-Man, and Squid Game: Red Light, Green Light with quick SAT quiz challenges.

Why SATistics?
We know studying for the SAT can be super boring. So, we made a way to practice while playing! The games pause for AI-generated SAT questions, covering math, reading, and vocab making your prep fast, fresh, and exciting.

What it does

How it works:

Play your favorite arcade game
Get surprised by quick SAT questions integrated into gameplay
Level up your SAT skills while competing for points and leaderboards

Our goal is to turn test prep into something you actually look forward to. Practice doesn’t have to be a drag when you’re having this much fun.

How we built it

We built SATistics using modern and powerful tools to deliver a smooth and engaging experience:

Next.js: For the frontend framework, enabling fast, server-side rendered React pages and easy routing.
Three.js (with React Three Fiber): To build the 3D arcade games inside the web app, creating immersive and interactive gameplay.
FastAPI: Our backend server handles API requests, manages game state, and communicates with the AI.
Supabase: Used for user authentication and to store player statistics, scores, and progress securely.
Claude AI: Powers the generation of dynamic SAT quiz questions, providing endless fresh challenges for players.

This stack lets us combine engaging 3D game graphics with a smooth user experience and powerful AI-driven learning all in one web app.

Challenges we ran into

Finding 3D assets: It was tough to find quality 3D assets that fit our arcade game styles and worked well with Three.js without slowing down performance.
Collecting SAT data: Gathering a large and varied set of SAT questions, especially ones suited to quick gameplay, took a lot of effort.
User experience: We spent time making sure the game flow was simple and the quiz integration was smooth, so players didn’t get frustrated or confused.
Brainstorming ideas: Coming up with game concepts that combined fun arcade mechanics with effective SAT practice challenged our creativity and teamwork.

Despite these challenges, we learned a lot about 3D game development, AI integration, and user-centered design.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully integrated AI-generated SAT questions into fast-paced arcade games, creating a unique blend of education and entertainment.
Built a smooth, engaging 3D gaming experience using Next.js and Three.js that runs well on the web.
Implemented secure user authentication and data storage with Supabase, allowing players to track their progress and compete on leaderboards.
Overcame challenges around finding the right 3D assets and designing an intuitive user experience that keeps players hooked while learning.
Created a flexible platform where quiz content is dynamically generated by Claude AI, ensuring endless fresh practice questions.
Collaborated effectively as a team under hackathon time constraints to deliver a polished MVP that combines gameplay with meaningful SAT prep.

These accomplishments showcase our ability to innovate at the intersection of gaming, AI, and education.

What we learned

How to combine gaming and education effectively by integrating AI-generated quizzes into arcade-style gameplay.
The challenges and solutions for working with 3D graphics in the browser using Three.js and making sure performance stays smooth.
How to use AI tools like Claude AI to generate dynamic content that adapts to users’ progress and keeps the experience fresh.
The importance of simple and intuitive user experience design to keep players engaged without frustration.
How to build a full-stack app using Next.js, FastAPI, and Supabase to handle frontend, backend, authentication, and data seamlessly.
The value of teamwork, brainstorming, and quick iteration under a tight hackathon deadline. ## What's next for SATistics
Expand the variety of arcade games and introduce new quiz formats to keep players engaged.
Enhance AI capabilities to offer more personalized and adaptive SAT questions based on player performance.
Improve mobile support and optimize for a wider range of devices to reach more users.
Add social features like multiplayer modes, friend challenges, and community leaderboards.
Gather user feedback to refine game mechanics and user experience.
Explore partnerships with schools and educators to bring SATurday into formal learning environments.