With sound design, our goal is to capture the satisfying sound of billiard balls colliding together, the cue striking the table, and any other sound associated with the pool table, but with a mystical twist.

For the balls collision, we use authentic collision sounds as the base, enhanced by thematic sound effects that fits to the theme of each ball. These sounds are also used to provide more feedback during the game.

Let me give you a glimpse into the seven themes :

• Love: We aimed for a romantic, if a bit cheesy sound, the kind of melody that plays in your head when you’re with your loved one. 
  Listen to the sound of the theme Love

• Career : For the career theme, we chose a sounds inspired by the corporate world. While it may seem stern, it gets the message across for most people.
  Listen to the sound of the theme Career

• Friendship: This was a challenging theme to capture, but we settled on the sound of a Friday night with friends—specifically, the clinking of glasses as drinks are shared. It’s a universal sound of camaraderie and celebration.
  Listen to the sound of the theme Friendship

• Spirituality: To reflect the dominant religious influence in Northern Ireland, Christianity, we incorporated a brief choir sound.
  Listen to the sound of the theme Spirituality

• Wealth: The sharp, metallic clink of a coin represents wealth. It’s a crisp, unmistakable sound that conveys prosperity and value.
  Listen to the sound of the theme Wealth

• Health: We used the rhythmic beep of a medical machine synced to a heartbeat. This sound represent the state of the human whose life is at risk.
  Listen to the sound of the theme Health

• Nature: For the nature theme, we chose the sound of a bird singing, a simple yet powerful representation of the natural world.
  Listen to the sound of the theme Nature

For the ambient sound, we want a slow, smooth jazz with minimal percussion or sharp peaks. This choice aligns with the sophisticated atmosphere of classy bars, where billiards is often played. The gentle, slow-paced rythm of the jazz music underscores the liminal state of being “between life and death”. The subdued instrumentation ensures that the feedback sounds remain at the forefront. We are still figuring out what the perfect music is for us.