Project Team: Sapphire Ruan, Oulan Li, Chufan Chen, Emily Zhang, Oscar Mailman, Yuchen Xue
Instructors: Dave Culyba
Spring 2026
We are It Takes 2 Alices, and our mission is to get kids excited about programming! We’re creating a short, 2-player puzzle game that introduces young players to the fundamentals of coding in a fun, collaborative way. Our goal is to help kids build confidence early so they can move on to Alice or traditional programming languages without fear.
Anyone can become a programmer, but the barrier to entry often feels steep and intimidating. With the right introduction and a little encouragement, kids can discover that programming is not only accessible, it’s something they genuinely enjoy.
Our platform of choice is Tilt Five, an experimental tabletop AR system that projects 3D graphics onto a play mat using lightweight glasses. This technology creates exciting shared visuals and makes it a perfect medium for multiplayer puzzle design and cooperative learning.