Morse's son had asked him if he could make a portable gaming system, prompting a meeting with Mical and Needle to discuss the idea. Morse convinced Mical and Needle and they were hired by Epyx to be a part of the design team.
Morse's son's request for a portable gaming system led to a collaboration between Morse, Mical, and Needle, who were subsequently hired by Epyx to contribute to the design process.