Grind The Beans

A fast-paced, arcade-style coffee shop simulation game developed using the Godot engine, built within a week for a hackathon where it placed as a top winner. Players step into the paws of the Grind Hamster, a barista navigating a bustling coffee shop environment. The game begins with a helpful tutorial to ease players into the mechanics. The core gameplay involves mastering recipes for a variety of drinks, from simple Americanos to frothy milk beverages and complex specialty coffees, all while serving a queue of restless customers as quickly as possible. Players race against the clock to complete as many orders as possible to achieve a higher score.

Development Highlights:

• Built using the flexible Godot game engine.
• Developed within a week for a hackathon/game jam, where it was one of the winners
• Utilized rapid prototyping methodologies for quick iteration under tight deadlines.
• Incorporated AI-generated 3D assets for visual elements.
• Blended AI development tools with traditional coding practices.
• Implemented core time-based recipe fulfillment and customer service mechanics.
• Included a tutorial level for player onboarding and a level select screen.
• Designed a detailed end-of-level scoring system with multiple metrics and a star rating.
• Focused on creating a fun, fast-paced, and challenging gameplay loop suitable for an arcade experience.