A software engineer in Maryland gave a special-edition Dunkin’ Donut box a high-tech makeover, turning it into a working handheld game console.
Brianna, a 25-year-old TikTok creator who goes by Cocoa’s Aesthetic, recently became popular online after she creatively reused a ring box from Dunkin’ Donuts, as she shared in an interview with People magazine.
Her mother, a collector of interesting promotional items, originally gave her the gift. She’s a self-described cozy gamer, and the item’s substantial build and elegant gold lettering made it impossible for her to discard.
Building a viral console in just two days
Brianna decided to create her own unique game, building it entirely from the ground up. She used an Arduino ESP32 microcontroller, a small OLED screen, two buttons, and even a power drill to bring her game, Latte Mania, to life.
This software is like a digital pet game – players manage a coffee shop by taking orders and playing quick games to serve customers.
She managed to finish the entire project – including writing the software and assembling the hardware – in just one weekend. As she told People magazine, she started on Friday morning and worked straight through until Sunday night, barely sleeping. She was simply driven by a constant stream of ideas and spent the whole time coding.
I was so excited to see Brianna showing off her adorable, custom-made gaming device on TikTok! Everyone went crazy for it – it’s seriously the cutest thing. She mentioned she can’t make a ton of them to sell because each one takes so much work, but she’s looking into making ‘Latte Mania’ playable online, which is amazing news! Hopefully we’ll all be able to play it soon!
I was so amazed to see what one fan did – they turned their Apple Watch into a totally rad, retro 90s accessory! It really shows how people are getting creative and making cozy games even more personal by customizing everything. It’s awesome!
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2026-04-12 13:18