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🧙♀️✨ Magical Coffee-Bar: Fan-Inspired Drink Simulator
I always love the whimsy of your work, Ekaterina_V! Now I’m craving a butter beer. ✨
Did you experiment with other mechanics (like timers, branching storylines, or even scoring twists like bonus points for speed or accuracy) before landing on drag-and-drop?
I could see this idea repurposed into so many fun learning contexts—like mixing potions for a science lesson or assembling safety gear for workplace training.
Thank you for sharing this and walking through it! 🧙♂️
Hi Katie,
Thanks so much for your feedback! 🙂
This time, I kept it simple with a straightforward drag-and-drop interaction and focused more on the graphics and content.
To be honest, I was a bit rushed—I was trying to submit it within the one-week window for Challenge #524, since I’m often a little late with the weekly challenges. I was really excited about this one, though, because I used to work as a barista and wanted to go beyond the usual drink recipes. That’s how the idea of a magical coffee bar came to me!
If I continue developing this project, I’d love to add a few features to make it more engaging:
- Character selection at the beginning of the game—I think it’s a fun way to get users more involved.
- Magical effects or simple animations on the ingredients to enhance the magical vibe.
- You’re absolutely right—a timer would work perfectly here! Just like in real coffee shops or fast-food chains, customer satisfaction often depends on how quickly the order is prepared. Even if the drink is made correctly, taking 5 minutes instead of 1 could lead to a disappointed customer—or they might even walk away!
- A multi-level game structure—for example, starting at Level 1 with simple drinks for a “newbie,” and progressing to Level 5 for an “expert” with more complex beverages. I’d also love to add a badge system, maybe as pins on the barista’s apron.
I love all of those ideas!
