Two Bit Circus co-founders Eric Gradman (right) and Brent Bushnell. (Photo courtesy of Two Bit Circus, and used with permission.)

Two Bit Circus would like you to come and play with them.

But don't expect their Micro Amusement Park, in downtown Los Angeles, to be like any other amusement experience you've ever had.

(Photo courtesy of Two Bit Circus, and used with permission.)

"Interactive" is the key word as you explore the 38,000-square-foot complex.

(Photo courtesy of Two Bit Circus, and used with permission.)

Carnival elements combine with computers, robotics, VR, XR and a sense of "what if we did this?" to show visitors a great time.  Even the shows (well, especially the shows) involve participation and collaboration.

(Photo courtesy of Two Bit Circus, and used with permission.)

And no two visits to the Micro Amusement Park, which opened in September, 2018, will ever be the same.

Eric Gradman is the co-founder and CTO of Two Bit Circus.  He is also a computer software designer, a circus performer--and a professional whistler!

Eric talked about the experience of creating the Micro Amusement Park, some of the  resources available to fellow creatives, and what's next!

Photo Courtesy of Two Bit Circus, and used with permission.)

On this edition of Over Coffee®, you will hear:

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How the Micro Amusement Park evolved from Eric's earlier work on STEAM Carnival with co-founder Brent Bushnell;

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 What the experience was like, opening the Micro Amusement Park;

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One of Eric's favorite experiences (to build, and in the park);

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One challenge which Eric and the team face as they make "the future of fun" look easy;

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What visitors might experience in the interactive theatre, Club 01;

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Some of the new games that have been added, since the park opened in September;

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The element that could turn a "boring" game into a masterpiece;

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And, a demonstration to "make over" a type of game which some people might consider "boring"!

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A great STEAM resource for teachers and makers;

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What Eric and his team are learning, as they continue evolving the Micro Amusement Park;

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What may be next!;

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How independent inventors can get their games previewed by the Two Bit Circus crew and their guests.