Kiwi Camp: Day 1

Awesome Arcades

The Amazing Science of Arcade Games

Find out how arcade engineers use science to make games more fun!

Get gamin’ — with science! Explore pinball and other arcade games and discover how physics and engineering come into play. Then score big with a set of DIY beanbag games and paper-based penny arcade games.

Read

Arcade Adventures

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Make

Beanbag Toss Games

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Snack

Cut-Out Coin Sandwiches

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Play

Penny Arcade

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Play

Color by Numbers Game

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Explore

Meet the Kid Whose Cardboard Arcade Became Famous

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STEAM Challenge

Create an At-Home Arcade

Kiwi Camp counselor Andy is challenging you to channel your inner arcade engineer and build epic games with materials from around your house!

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Optional

Added fun

Check out more projects from KiwiCo to supplement the activities for today!

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Add more fun to your summer days!

More awesomeness

  1. DIY At-Home Arcade Games

    We compiled a list of our favorite DIY games to build your at-home arcade!

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  2. When Was Pinball Invented?

    Learn more about the origins of an arcade classic – the pinball machine!

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  3. Play Classic 80s Arcade Games

    Play the games your grownups grew up with!

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Keep exploring!