Given the current state of Hogwarts, Hao Yun plans to use a projector to create a game that will empty the young wizard's wallet.
Hao Yun thought that most of the young wizards at Hogwarts were quite wealthy; they just didn't know where to spend their money.
The wizarding world is quite boring, with almost no entertainment. The only things that can be considered entertainment are Quidditch and Wizard's Chess.
There are only a few Quidditch tournaments at Hogwarts a year, and as for Wizard Chess, the young wizards have long been tired of it.
It is precisely because there are few entertainment options that young wizards venture out at night seeking thrills.
Hao Yun has already decided on developing a game: Pokémon battle cards.
Pokémon are a good fit for the wizarding world, since they are similar to magical creatures.
The core of the game is definitely the projector.
The second step is to engrave cards featuring Pokémon images, insert the cards into a projector, and project the images.
With an idea forming in his mind, Hao Yun immediately began to make it.
A few minutes later, Hao Yun inserted a card with Pikachu engraved on it into the projector.
The magic was input into the projector, and a one-meter-tall Pikachu appeared in front of Hao Yun.
"No, it's too big. The projected image should be reduced in size."
Hao Yun muttered something and started adjusting the projector. After the adjustment, Pikachu shrunk to half a meter tall.
"Hmm, not bad this time."
Hao Yun nodded in satisfaction, then used his magic to control the system inside the projector.
The virtual Pikachu began to move, and as Hao Yun increased his magical output, Pikachu's speed increased.
"Pikachu, use Thunderbolt!"
Excited, Hao Yun roared and activated the 100,000 Volts skill in his card skill bar.
Pikachu's orange cheeks crackled with electricity as it moved, and a bolt of lightning struck the wall.
The skill ended, and the wall remained intact. After all, Pikachu was just a virtual image, but Hao Yun was very satisfied with the effect.
Pikachu stopped its magical output and disappeared. Hao Yun then drew a card from the projector.
"The effect is not bad, but I don't know if anyone will buy it."
Hao Yun worked through the night to produce more than a hundred cards, plus a dozen projectors, before returning to his dormitory to rest.
As dawn broke, the twin brothers began banging on the door.
"We're here to pick up the goods!"
Hao Yun, who didn't get back until after 3 a.m., opened the door with sleepy eyes.
What time is it?
"Seven o'clock. What time did you get back yesterday?"
Hao Yun yawned, glanced at George, and took out the cards he had made yesterday.
"It's a little past three o'clock. This is a game I made yesterday. Do you guys want to try it?"
Fred and George looked on with curiosity, eager to know what Hao Yun had accomplished that night.
"This is my modified projector. Now I'll teach you how to use it."
Hao Yun tossed over two projectors, and then put one on himself as well.
"Insert the card and input the magic power."
Instantly, three Pokémon appeared in the room: Pikachu, Charmander, and Bulbasaur.
"This is a battle game I made. You can use the projector to control their movements and play against each other."
Chapter 290 Promoting Pokémon Battles
After Hao Yun's introduction, Fred and George were instantly captivated by the game.
"How do we fight?"
Fred controlled the little dragon to circle around himself, then excitedly asked Hao Yun how to play.
"It's very simple. The cards record the skills they can use. You can unleash the skills by inputting magic power."
According to Hao Yun, Fred immediately tried it.
The little fire dragon standing in front of him spat out a few sparks.
The spark landed on Bulbasaur, which was not far away, and a section of Bulbasaur's red health bar disappeared.
"Huh? What are those red things on their heads?"
George noticed that the health bar of the Bulbasaur he was controlling was decreasing, and looked at Hao Yun with a puzzled expression.
"These are your health points. When your health points reach zero, it means you have lost the battle."
Hao Yun yawned. He had come home so late yesterday just to make this.
"This is fun! This is so interesting!"
Fred exclaimed in surprise and excitedly controlled the little fire dragon to run around, constantly unleashing its skills.
Just as he was preparing for a big battle with George, the image of Charmander disappeared.
"What a waste of magic power!"
Fred took down the projector and scratched his head awkwardly.
"This is also part of the charm of the game. You have to control the consumption of your magic power, otherwise you will run out of magic power halfway through the game, and the opponent will win."
George chuckled as Hao Yun explained.
"I won!"
Fred rolled his eyes and ignored George.
"Hao Yun, how do you plan to sell this?"
Hao Yun thought for a moment and decided to consult Fred and George's opinions.
"The projector will be sold separately, and each Pokémon card will be individually packaged and sold separately. As for the price, what are your thoughts?"
Fred and George exchanged a glance, frowned, and began to analyze.
The game was so addictive that the two of them couldn't stop playing after just a brief encounter. As for the price, it couldn't be too low, and it wouldn't be too high for the junior wizards in the academy to afford.
"Hao Yun, I think the price of a projector should be around one Galleon."
"As for the cards, they can be priced at ten silver shiks, which is neither too high nor too low, and most junior wizards can afford them."
Fred's proposal was well thought out. He was quite familiar with the students of each college, so the price was quite reasonable.
"I'll think about the price. You guys take this out for a walk today and see how it goes."
Hao Yun decided to assess the situation first before determining the price.
Whether it's making a projector or Pokémon cards, the production cost is extremely low.
The finished products Hao Yun currently possesses are all made from the leftover metal materials from his previous forging of flying swords.
If manufactured and sold in large quantities, the cost of a projector is approximately two copper nats.
As for cards, a dozen or so cost only one bronze nut.
Based on Fred's pricing, Hao Yun absolutely made a killing.
Fred and George, having received their new toys, couldn't resist showing them off as soon as they arrived at the restaurant.
"Look, this is the latest game we've developed!"
At the urging of the two men, a large crowd gathered.
"Fred, what have you come up with now? Let us see."
The twin brothers were celebrities at Hogwarts, mischievous and always coming up with some strange and wonderful pranks.
"Get out of the way!"
Fred waved his hand and stood up, stepping on the chair.
They channeled magic into the projector, and instantly the little dragon appeared before everyone.
"Wow! What is that? A magical creature? It's so cool!"
"Yes, it feels so real."
A group of young wizards chattered incessantly, and some even reached out to touch the little dragon.
However, they could only touch it in vain; the little dragon was just a virtual image, which looked real but was actually fake.
Fred smiled smugly, controlled the little dragon to jump up, and then breathed out a ball of sparks.
The young wizards closest to the little dragon were terrified and screamed as they scrambled back.
"Hahaha, it's all fake, don't be afraid!"
Fred gave a mischievous chuckle, indicating that there was no need to panic.
At this point, more and more people gathered, and Fred glanced at George.
George, understanding the unspoken message, stepped forward and summoned Bulbasaur as well.
"This is a game we spent a lot of time developing. It can be played by two people. Let us show you."
"Yes, everyone move aside, otherwise there won't be enough space!"
A group of curious young wizards quickly made way for a clearing.
Fred and George begin controlling Charmander and Bulbasaur in a battle.
Spectacular skills began to fly everywhere, and the young wizards watching exclaimed in amazement.
In less than a minute, Fred and George ran out of magic, and Charmander and Bulbasaur disappeared.
The young wizards, still lingering on the excitement, looked at Fred and George with burning eyes.