Completed · Term 2 2026 · 21 Apr – 23 Jun · Bendigo

Playable waiting-game for a local coffee shop

7–10yr olds built a playable micro:bit game for real cafe customers in 10 weeks in Bendigo.

7-10 years · Code & AI · Work-only photos, no faces

Student hands prototyping a micro:bit game for coffee shop customers (faces hidden)
Hands wiring a micro:bit game prototype (no faces)
Prototyping logic and inputs on micro:bit.
Game scoring test on tablet (work close-up)
Scoring, timing and replay tests for short waits.
Finished playable game ready for customers
Finished waiting-game, tuned for a live cafe counter.

What they learned

  • · Game logic & sequencing
  • · UX for short waits
  • · Micro:bit inputs & outputs
“They stopped asking “is it fun?” and started asking “is it fun in 90 seconds while you wait?” — that shift is real design thinking.” — Codergarten facilitator

Real-world proof

A functional micro:bit game designed for a live audience — scoring, difficulty and replay included.

Client: Local coffee shop — Designed for short waiting times, tested with peers

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Game Designer — 7-10 years

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