Turn your house into a giant game screen.
PorchPlay is a plug‑and‑play projector + controller system that lets neighbors play themed games on your home with their phones — complete with synchronized lights, fog, and effects.
What you get as an early backer
- Founders‑only pricing on the first production run
- Priority support and setup help for your first season
- Access to seasonal games & events (Halloween → Holidays)
- Optional donation mode to raise money for a cause
- Firmware & software updates for Year 1 included
Estimated delivery: Aug–Sept 2026. See Terms of Pre‑Order for refund details.
Why decorators and families love PorchPlay
Phones become controllers
No app to install. Scan a QR, choose your character, and play instantly.
Built for the night
High‑contrast visuals and bold UI designed for sidewalks and streetlight glare.
Projection‑mapping ready
Map content to windows, doors, and rooflines so it looks “painted” on your home.
Lights, fog, action
Trigger DMX/E1.31 lights, foggers, flame machines, and other effects right from game events.
Donation mode
Run charity nights or neighborhood fundraisers with a simple “Tap to Donate.”
Cloud‑saved layouts
Your house mapping is saved so each season is quicker to set up.
Plug‑and‑play bundle
Durable water-resistant, maintenance-free hardware that “just works.”
Multiplayer at scale
Low‑latency web connections keep the action snappy for groups.
Seasonal content
Halloween battles, magical Christmas competitions, and year-round seasonal games.
How it works
1) Mount & Map
Place the projector, load your house photo, and align corners to match windows and walls.
2) Share the QR
Neighbors scan to join from their phones — no app required.
3) Play & React
As players score, your lights and effects trigger automatically for big moments.
FAQ
Which lights and effects work with PorchPlay?
PorchPlay is built to speak the same languages your lighting and haunt gear already understands. You can connect directly to most common stage, holiday, or prop controllers — no adapters or special coding required.
- XLR-3 DMX Output: Standard DMX512 control for fog machines, moving heads, LED pars, strobes, lasers, and flame effects. Works with popular DMX gear from Chauvet, ADJ, and Light-O-Rama (when set to DMX mode).
- E1.31 (sACN) over Ethernet: Network-based lighting for pixel props, mega-trees, and LED matrices. Fully compatible with Falcon and HolidayCoro controllers, Advatek PixLite, and other sACN-enabled gear.
- Trigger Outputs (GPIO): Simple relay or transistor outputs can fire PicoBoo animatronic controllers, pneumatic valves, sound boards, or other props that activate on open-circuit or closed-circuit triggers.
- Network-Based Triggers: Advanced users can send and receive WebSocket or REST API calls on the local network — perfect for integrating with Home Assistant, Node-RED, or custom automation systems.
In short: If it responds to DMX, E1.31, or a relay trigger, PorchPlay can make it react — lights, fog, fire, sound, motion, or anything else that brings your display to life.
Is the pre‑order refundable?
Yes. If we don’t ship by the refund date listed in the Terms, we’ll refund your pre‑order in full.
What if I just want to hold a spot?
Choose “Reserve a Spot.” It’s a small, refundable deposit that helps us plan inventory.
Do I need special hardware?
We offer a recommended bundle; you can also bring your own compatible projector and effects gear.
Does it work without internet?
Controllers require a local connection; some features rely on cloud updates. We’ll publish clear offline guidance.
Terms of Pre‑Order
By placing a pre‑order or reservation (“Pre‑Order”) for PorchPlay (the “Product”) through this website, you agree to the following: Your Pre‑Order secures your place in line for future purchase and production and is not a completed sale. Funds may be used for final design, tooling, and initial production. Estimated delivery is Aug–Sept 2026 (subject to reasonable change). If we cancel the project or fail to deliver by Oct 1, 2026, you are entitled to a full refund of amounts paid. If you cancel earlier, refunds are honored when possible but may be limited after production begins. By pre‑ordering you consent to receive progress and fulfillment emails. Liability is limited to the amount you paid for your Pre‑Order.
Questions? hello@porchplay.app