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2025

Algae Abyss

Algae Abyss title screen

An 8-bit game our programming team built in two weeks for the REEFSCAPE season. It became a teaching tool in our programming seminars, then a March Madness-style tournament that raised $500 for local charities, then a recruiting pipeline: 25 new members joined for the 2026 season, including 10 freshmen.

Students playing the Algae Abyss arcade cabinet at a competition
Algae Abyss gameplay
Algae Abyss game instructions
Algae Abyss red wins screen
The Algae Abyss high-score whiteboard