Bubble Tea Mixing Game is a calm “barista skills” game. You read the ticket, brew the tea, set sugar, add milk (or non-dairy), shake to the correct foam level, pour to the fill line, then finish with toppings like pearls, jelly, or fruit. It’s satisfying because each step has a clear purpose—and the game notices when you do it cleanly. What you do in the game Your main loop looks like a real boba workflow: Read the order ticket (icons help a lot). Steep tea leaves in the correct temperature window. Set syrup with a slider (exact % matters). Choose dairy or non-dairy from the labeled rack. Shake until the indicator shows smooth foam. Pour over ice to the marked fill line. Add toppings (pearls, jelly, fruit). Seal the cup with a swipe and send it down the pass. A real moment players experience: you feel totally in control… then two tickets appear that look almost the same. That’s when labels and habits save you. Controls Desktop Click ingredients and stations to select Drag sliders (sugar %, sometimes ice) Click/drag to pour to the fill line Click/flick the shaker until the meter is “perfect” Drag toppings with a scoop tool Swipe/drag to seal the lid Mobile Tap to select leaves, milks, toppings Drag sliders for syrup % Flick/shake gesture for mixing Tilt/drag pour to the fill line Swipe to seal and send How you win (and how progress works) You succeed by making drinks that match the ticket while keeping wait times comfortable. Progress usually comes from: serving accurate drinks (fewer remakes) improving speed through smart prep unlocking helpful tools (timer rack, precision scale, better shaker) completing daily challenges (no-ice day, photo day, etc.) Post-shift reports highlight where you improved, like seconds saved from batching brews. Ingredients and special order icons Tickets often include clue icons. Watch for: Brown sugar swirl: coat the cup first, then build the drink. Taro: needs a blender step before you pour. Matcha: whisk before milk so it doesn’t clump. Allergy/marker icons: use the right milk choice and keep it clearly labeled. Use the tasting spoon sparingly—helpful for quality checks, but too much slows service. Tips to play better (specific barista habits) Batch-brew basics (black/green/oolong) in staggered timing so each stays fresh. Label first, build second. Pre-label lids or cups so similar orders don’t swap. Warm pearls correctly. Keep them in warmers so they stay chewy, not hard. Match sugar % before you shake. Fixing sweetness late wastes time. Shake by rhythm, not speed. Fast shaking isn’t always better—watch the foam indicator. Light mix for fruit tea, strong mix for milk tea. Clarity vs body matters in scoring. Pour to the line—stop early, then creep up. Overshoots are harder to fix than small adds. Pair orders with shared steps. If two milk teas share the same sugar, shake together. Ice tip: if a day modifier mentions weather, use less ice on “dilution risk” days. Do the swirl first when required. Brown sugar coating goes before ice and tea. Tip: Slow hands make fewer remakes. If you keep missing the exact syrup %, drag the slider slightly past, then slide back—tiny corrections are easier than one big pull. Upgrades, challenges, and planning your station Helpful upgrades (not flashy, just useful): Timer rack: beeps per brew so you don’t forget a steep. Precision scale: repeatable syrup pulls. Haptic shaker cues: “perfect texture” without staring at the meter. Daily challenges change the rhythm: No-ice day: teaches dilution control through pouring accuracy. Health-nut day: more plant milks and lighter syrups. Photo day: rewards clean layers and pretty builds. Common problems & quick fixes Tea tastes “off” (low score): You likely steeped outside the temp/time window—use timers and don’t rush. Wrong topping: Re-check ticket icons before sealing. Make “toppings last” a rule. Orders get swapped: Pre-label lids/cups before building. Lag: Close extra tabs/apps and refresh. No sound alerts: Check mute and volume (timer beeps help a lot). Full screen issues: Exit and re-enter full screen; rotate mobile to landscape. Parent tip This game builds reading icons, following steps, and time planning. It’s calm and skill-based. A good break rule: finish one shift, then rest hands and eyes. Quick info Platform: Browser (HTML5) Genre: Cooking / time management / drink crafting Age fit: 6–13 Session length: 8–20 minutes per shift Controls: Tap/click stations, drag sliders, flick shaker, swipe to seal FAQ Q1: What should I focus on first—speed or accuracy? A: Accuracy. Remakes cost more time than careful steps. Q2: How do I keep pearls chewy? A: Keep them in the warmer and don’t leave them sitting cold. Q3: Why do my milk teas score lower? A: You may be under-mixing. Milk teas usually want a stronger shake. Q4: What’s the best way to avoid order mix-ups? A: Pre-label lids/cups and finish one drink fully before sealing the next. Q5: What does “brown sugar swirl” mean? A: Coat the cup first, then add ice and build the drink on top. Q6: Do I need to use the tasting spoon? A: Only sometimes. Use it for tricky new recipes, not every cup.