Inside the Magic at Two Bit Circus

Over Coffee® is on Thanksgiving hiatus.  Please enjoy this Cyber Monday special rebroadcast of one of our top episodes of 2019!

In 2018, Two Bit Circus opened the world's first Micro-Amusement Park™.  And for Cyber Monday, they're offering a special that might make a nice gift for anyone on your list this year.  (Or for you!)

"C'mon, what is it?"  Oh, OK.  It's unlimited play within their arcade during January. (Some restrictions apply, according to their website.)

During Maker Walk L.A., in May, we had the opportunity to talk with Two Bit Circus Creative Producer Josh Randall.  Josh offered a closer look at the magic behind Two Bit Circus.

This unique indoor amusement park started with the "carnival" concept.  Then, co-founders Brent Bushnell and Eric Gradman and their team added computers, lasers, virtual reality, video games and a sense of community to the mix.

(Like a closer look?  Here's our coverage of Two Bit Circus's opening, just prior to their official Grand Opening in September 2018.)

And Two Bit Circus keeps innovating!  Their nonprofit educational organization, Two Bit Circus Foundation, is designed to engage communities and inspire the next generation of inventors.   Indie game creators are invited to submit their creations for consideration for "Beta Nights", in which guests come in and play new games and offer feedback on them.   And a lot more is coming in 2020!

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

How Josh first began his career with Two Bit Circus;

What his experiences were like, during his first days of working with the team;

What’s new at the Micro Amusement Park since it opened, nine months ago;

A good creative lesson Josh and the team learned, from observing visitors’ responses while adding new content and events.