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Spicing up Spikeball
2021-22Updated Jul 12, 2021Archived
Project Overview
A survey-driven Roundnet viewability study that scores gameplay clips for excitement and understandability, then uses tests and regression to identify which point-level traits make the sport more entertaining to watch.
Problem & Objective
Spikeball and Roundnet lack a formal framework for evaluating whether rule changes increase or decrease spectator entertainment.
Analytical Approach
The team defines an entertainment index from rally length, point volatility, and score proximity, then simulates rule modifications against historical match data.
Key Result & Impact
Specific rule adjustments — including serve constraint changes — are shown to increase entertainment index scores without altering competitive balance significantly.
Tech Stack & Tools
Survey datat-testsRegression
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