Inter_active is a browser-based gamified installation by Juha van Ingen, inspired by the ancient game Moksha Patam (also known as Snakes and Ladders).
The piece features two parallel image paths—each a sequence of animated GIFs—that players navigate using keyboard inputs. Progression is linear, but interaction introduces variation.
A layered audio component accompanies the visuals, created by selected sound artists. The sound loops operate independently of the animations. Players can toggle individual audio tracks on or off, with a maximum of two playing simultaneously. The soundtrack also progresses in sequence, adding a temporal element to the audiovisual journey.
The goal is to view all animations and reach the end of the paths. Along the way, users generate their own unique combinations of imagery and sound, effectively becoming co-creators of the experience.
The piece is built using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript (jQuery).
