Show HN: A Gamified Coding Experience for Code Puzzles

2 points by Ryand12345 2 days ago

I've been working on a gamified coding project that aims to make programming feel more exploratory and fun, especially for younger or newer coders.

This is a demo of one of the challenge types: Glitch Gambit, a short, story-driven puzzle where you inspect a small C/C++/Java snippet and figure out what’s happening. It could involve a hidden bug, an unexpected output, or decoding the program’s intent. https://aspinix.com/glitch-gambit-demo

The goal is to experiment with short code-based challenges (currently in C/C++/Java) that focus on: > Finding bugs > Predicting output > Understanding what code does

There's a light narrative element layered in, and it's part of a larger concept involving a world map and progressive levels.

Would love feedback on what works, what doesn't, and whether this kind of experience feels worth building further.