Join us in the IdeaLab for hands-on high-tech crafting using the principles of computing. This week, we're testing our reflexes, arcade style!

Tuesday October 20 from 5-6:30pm
$30 per participant. For ages 9 to 14.

The Challenge: How fast are your reflexes when every millisecond counts?

What Kids Will Do: Kids step into the shoes of an arcade game developer by building a high-speed reaction game! They’ll code a glowing LED "dot" that jumps randomly across the micro:bit’s 5 x 5 screen, requiring players to tilt their board using onboard motion sensors or smash physical buttons to catch it before time runs out. As kids score points, the dot moves faster and faster, turning a simple grid into an addictive, fast-paced arcade test!

Skills Learned: Random number generation, accelerometer gesture sensing, score tracking variables, timer loops, and dynamic game-speed scaling algorithms.

Materials: This class uses the Micro:Bit microcontroller. Already have one from a previous session? Great, bring it along! Need to get one? You can purchase it at check-out for $24.95 or purchase one at the museum when you arrive for class.