Game development for kids: live online course

Week by week

What the learner works on

1. Weeks 1–3
   Step 1: Block-based games

   Move, score and win or lose.

2. Weeks 4–6
   Step 2: Python basics

   Variables, loops and functions.

3. Weeks 7–9
   Step 3: A text or simple graphics game

   Tic-Tac-Toe, guessing or a Pygame project.

4. Weeks 10–12
   Step 4: An engine

   Roblox Studio or Unity for older students.

The order and pace change to suit the learner, and the teacher adjusts after every few classes. Topics follow the learner's board or level.

Projects

What learners build

• A catch or dodge game
• A maze or platform game
• A quiz game with levels
• A two-player game
• A simple game with sound and menus

Who it is for

Is this course right?

Ages 9 and up. A child who plays games and is willing to start with simple versions of their own ideas is ready.

Not sure about the level? Send a message and the teacher will ask a few questions and suggest where to start. For related pages, see Game development (Scratch, Pygame, Roblox and Unity): what to expect.

How classes run

Before the first class

Each class mixes a quick recap, a new idea taught live, guided practice and a few questions to take away. Join ten minutes early for a sound and camera check, and use a laptop or desktop if the class needs screen sharing. Read what to expect in your first online class.

Price

What Game development for kids costs

Skills level. Courses of 20 or more classes already cost 8 percent less per class. Prices are per learner. We confirm the amount, payment options and refund terms in writing before you pay anything. See how prices work.

Free practice

Try before you decide

• Scratch tutorial: catch the apple
• Python game lab: Tic-Tac-Toe
• Free coding games