Galactic Goods Kiosk Navigator

Inspired by the vast, diverse markets hinted at in 'Nightfall' and the iconic item acquisition quests in 'Star Wars: A New Hope,' this project creates a niche kiosk system for a simulated 'Galactic Goods' marketplace. Think of a small, dedicated kiosk in a public space (like a library, community center, or even a themed event) where users can interact with a touch screen to find specific fictional goods. The inspiration from e-commerce pricing scrapers comes in the backend logic: instead of scraping real prices, the system would simulate dynamic pricing and availability for items based on fictional trade routes, demand, and limited stock, mirroring the complexities of online marketplaces. Users could search for items like 'Alderaanian spice,' 'Bantha milk,' or 'Droid repair parts.' The kiosk would then display the 'nearest' available vendor (or a simulated vendor location) and potentially the 'current best price' considering factors like distance and simulated market fluctuations. This is easy to implement using basic web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for the front-end and a simple database or even JSON files for the simulated goods and vendor data. The niche aspect is the sci-fi theme and simulated economy. Low-cost implementation is achieved through open-source software and readily available hardware for the kiosk display. High earning potential lies in licensing this system to themed venues, escape rooms, or for use in interactive art installations, offering a unique and engaging experience.