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Retro Arcade Game Coding (Half-Day) Workshop

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Tue, 8 Jul, 1pm - 4pm AEST

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Retro Arcade Game Coding (Half-Day) Workshop

📅 When: Tuesday, 8 July 2025

⏰ Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (3-hours)

📍 Where: ANSTO Discovery Centre (New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234)

👩‍🔬 Ages: 9 - 14 years 

💲 Price: $50/ Ticket

What to expect:

Ever heard of Pac Man and Space Invaders? These are the arcade games your parents played when they were young. Now it's your turn to make your own arcade game!

Learn the basics of game design in this introductory workshop using MakeCode arcade. You must be familiar coding in Scratch in order to participate in this workshop.

Additional Information

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the workshop at the ANSTO Discovery Centre to sign-in. 

  • Workshop includes a recess outside (weather permitting). Please bring a bag with sunscreen, snacks/ food, a hat and drink bottle.

  • All workshops are delivered by accredited educators with experience in science, engineering, programming and robotics.

  • Contact the ANSTO Discovery Centre on (02) 9717 3090 or education@ansto.gov.au if you have any questions.

  • Creative Kids Vouchers accepted. Please email education@ansto.gov.au to redeem.

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