A fun way to make a small display is to use an 8x8 matrix or a 4-digit 7-segment display
Matrices like these are 'multiplexed' - so to control 64 LEDs you need 16 pins.
The matrices use a driver chip that does all the heavy lifting for you
They have a built in clock so they multiplex the display

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