Build, play, and innovate! In this exciting STEM course Game Makers Lab: Game Development for ages 8–14, students design and code their own video games using Scratch and Construct 3
🧠 What You’ll Learn In Our Game Development Course
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The fundamentals of game design and user interaction
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How to create characters, animations, and game mechanics
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Transitioning from block coding in Scratch to more advanced tools like Construct 3
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Testing, debugging, and improving game projects for a great user experience
🔧 Tools Needed
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Scratch (Free, web-based visual coding platform)
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Construct 3 (Browser-based game development tool with a free starter version)
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Google Slides or Docs (For game design planning and storytelling outlines)
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Internet-enabled device (Laptop or desktop preferred)
💡 Skills Gained In Our Game Development Course
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Creative thinking and storytelling
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Problem-solving and logical reasoning
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Game mechanics and UI/UX design
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Collaboration and presentation skills
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Basic debugging and iterative development
🎮 Projects Completed
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Design and animate your own game characters
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Build a Scratch obstacle game with scoring
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Create a multi-level maze game with sound effects
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Design a side-scrolling platformer in Construct 3
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Final Capstone Project – Your own complete game, playable and shareable with family and friends
Unlock your child’s creative potential with Game Makers Lab—a fun and beginner-friendly 12-week course that teaches game development for kids using two powerful platforms: Scratch and Construct 3.
Designed for ages 8–14, this hands-on program blends the fun of playing games with the excitement of building them. Young learners won’t just consume technology—they’ll become creators.
Each week, students will explore how games work and begin designing their own from the ground up. First, they’ll start with Scratch to learn block-based coding, animation, and interactive storytelling. Then, they’ll move on to Construct 3, a professional-grade game engine used by indie developers and students worldwide.
Throughout the course, students will build essential skills in logic, design thinking, and problem-solving. They’ll create custom characters, design levels, develop scoring systems, and craft interactive challenges. By the end, they will have coded multiple original projects and gained a strong foundation in core computer science concepts—such as sequencing, variables, conditions, loops, and events.
No experience? No problem! Our step-by-step lessons, clear instructions, and supportive environment make it easy for beginners to learn and succeed. Whether your child dreams of being a game designer, enjoys storytelling, or loves solving puzzles, Game Makers Lab offers the perfect mix of learning and creativity.
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