Hi, I'm

Shayne Hayes

Game Developer
& Educator






Welcome! I'm a game developer with a deep history in Minecraft development, education, and climate activism.

I believe games are ideal learning environments for complex issues like climate change. Games allow players to learn through trial and error, all while having fun!

I currently work at the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, leveraging games to build community resilience to the impacts of climate change. If you're interested in this work, don't hesitate to reach out.

Portfolio

Power Grid Hero

I designed and developed a Minecraft minigame introducing players to over 40 policy solutions to climate change.

Players engage with climate mitigation and resilience to manage risk and lead the clean energy transition.

Heat Wave Survival

I designed heat resilience content for Minecraft Education. Players come to recognize the symptoms of heat-related illnesses as they search for ways to defeat the Heat Dragon.

Read more about the content in this article from Fast Company!

Hour of Code 2022: Escape Estate

I was the lead developer of Minecraft Education's flagship title for 2022. Players write Block or Python code to solve puzzles in this hour-long escape room adventure.

Environmental Game Design Playbook

I was a contributing author to this detailed guidebook for game developers looking to get involved in climate advocacy by doing what they do best - making great games.

UNESCO Peace With Nature Challenge

I was the lead developer of this Minecraft Education content which challenges students to engage with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Diversity Series

I was a gameplay designer for the "Diversity" Minecraft map series, which achieved a Guinness Record as the most downloaded Minecraft content of its time. Learn more on our 2019 Minecon panel!

Hour of Code 2021: Timecraft

I was a developer for this hour-long Minecraft lesson that teachers all over the world are using as an intro to coding!

Minecraft Marketplace Content

Under the pseudonym "Cold Fusion," I developed several original DLC packs for Minecraft. See the full catalogue here!

Zefeir

I was the producer and VFX lead of this open-sky platformer starring Zefeir the Griffin. While never released, a free demo is available for Windows.

Contact Me

I'd love to hear from you!

Email: mail@shaynehayes.net