MSC World Europa cruise ship
CRUISE SHIP

CHART TOPPERS

PASSENGERS 6500
DECKS 22
COMPUTER SYSTEMS 4
UPTIME 99.9%
SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE

MAC MINI

QLAB

2 IPADS

NDI

1 LAPTOP

SCORING SYSTEM

LED WALL

3840 X 2160

STREAM DECK

CONTROL

WIRELESS ROUTER

NETWORK

NETWORK

NDI VIDEO
DANTE
OSC
SMPTE TC
UDP/TCP

SHOW IDENT

CHART TOPPERS

WEB UI

SCORING SYSTEM

STRATEGY

Chart Toppers was created as a high-energy, music-themed gameshow for MSC cruise ships, designed to entertain audiences of up to 6,500 passengers per sailing. The format combines music recognition, team competition, and audience participation into a seamless live entertainment experience.

A custom Node.js scoring system handles real-time team tracking and QLab integration, with a Stream Deck interface enabling non-skilled crew to confidently run the show with minimal training.

DESIGN

The visual identity for Chart Toppers draws on music culture — bold typography, vibrant colour palettes, and dynamic motion graphics that reflect the energy of live music.

The interface was designed for maximum readability on large LED walls, with clear team differentiation and score displays that keep the audience engaged throughout every round. The aesthetic balances fun and professionalism, creating a TV-quality gameshow look within a live cruise environment.

CLIENT

MSC Cruises × The Department

CONTRIBUTORS

Show Designer - Rob Watt

Graphics Designer - Ezequiel Romero

Technology Lead & Programming - Chris Devlin

PROJECT STATUS ACTIVE

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