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Simple
electronic games can be constructed at work benches and encourage users
to develop a hands-on relationship to computer games as opposed to being
passive consumers. While smaller children put together and paint their
games following the Lego principle with “PaintOn Games” or
“GameBlox”, children ten years and above, young adults and
adults are assisted to solder together and program the “Mignon Game
Kit”. It provides a good opportunity to experiment with inexpensive
components such as light-emitting diodes.
For workshop participants the “Mignon Game Kit” costs 39€. Experience has shown it to be a good idea for the workshop organizer to cover approximately three quarters of this sum, so that participation remains affordable for everyone.
As one workshop instructor is only able to supervise about four participants at one time it is recommended to book additional instructors for larger events.
The Game Kit can be put together in one day. Workshops lasting several days provide the opportunity to explore the subject, in particular the field of programming, in greater depth.
