# Event Details - **Event Name**: GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: You've spent hours playing games. Now it's time to flip the script — and build one.About this EventGame On is a hands-on Saturday session for high schoolers ages 14 to 17 that pulls back the curtain on how games are actually made. From concept and characters to mechanics and storytelling, you'll discover that game design is equal parts creativity, technology, and strategy — and anyone can do it.A real game developer walks you through their journey from player to creator. Then you get hands-on time with beginner-friendly tools to start building your own game concept from scratch. No coding experience needed. Just imagination and a willingness to play.WHAT YOU'LL DO? Game design fundamentals — Story, characters, mechanics, and user experience — the building blocks of every great game.?️ Hands-on with game tools — Explore beginner-friendly platforms like Scratch or GDevelop and start building your own game concept.? Developer Q&A — A real game developer shares how they broke into the industry and answers your questions about careers in gaming.? Pitch your game idea — Present your concept to the group and get feedback from peers and facilitators.THE 2-HOUR SCHEDULE11:00 AM — Welcome & game design intro 11:20 AM — Developer talk & Q&A 11:50 AM — Hands-on: build your game concept 12:40 PM — Pitch your idea & wrap up 1:00 PM — EndWHO THIS IS FORHigh school students ages 14 to 17 who love games, storytelling, or technology — or all three. No coding or design experience needed. If you've ever thought "I could make a better game than this," this session is for you.ADMISSIONThis event is completely free. Registration is required as space is limited.FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANSThis is a safe, structured, and inspiring 2-hour session for teens. Drop off at 11:00 AM and return at 1:00 PM. Questions? Contact us through the Eventbrite page.Every game started as someone's idea. Today, that someone is you. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlanta/game-on-—-stop-playing-games-start-making-them/100001991942372257 - **Event Categories**: it, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: ATDC - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Atlanta - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: ATDC - **lat**: 33.7779315 - **long**: -84.38947759999999 - **full address**: ATDC, 75 5th Street Northwest, Atlanta, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/143d431b1b54b1265d29af77ba9a33ba55a599e36c23e8ce3f08240b9e8bc97b-rimg-w1200-h795-dc1c2e2b-gmir.jpg?v=1781914111 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM. being held? - **A:** GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM. takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at ATDC, 75 5th Street Northwest, Atlanta, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM.? - **A:** GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM. is organized by Beyond Code Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM. is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Atlanta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. 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