Thanks to @Steve Pomeroy for creating this MicroPython demo app for the Open Hardware Summit badge:

https://github.com/oshwabadge2018/ohs18apps/blob/master/magic8ball.py

import gxgde0213b1
import font16
import font12
import urandom
import time

phrases = ["It is certain.", "It is decidedly so.", "Without a doubt.", "Yes - definitely.", "You may rely on it.", "As I see it, yes.", "Most likely.", "Outlook good.", "Yes.", "Signs point to yes.", "Reply hazy, try again", "Ask again later.", "Better not tell you now.", "Cannot predict now.", "Concentrate and ask again.", "Don't count on it.", "My reply is no.", "My sources say no.", "Outlook not so good.", "Very doubtful."]

epd.clear_frame(fb)
epd.set_rotate(gxgde0213b1.ROTATE_270)
epd.clear_frame(fb)
epd.display_string_at(fb, 0, 60, urandom.choice(phrases), font16, gxgde0213b1.COLORED)
epd.display_frame(fb)
time.sleep(2)

This Python file can be transfered to Open Hardware Summit badge using FTP server built into the MicroPython firmware: https://oshwabadge2018.github.io/docs.html#uploading-over-ftp

photo gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/f1y8PSHfYAaa4xTu7