# Event Details - **Event Name**: Build Games with AI: A 4-Week Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: A 4-week workshop where you learn to use AI to build games!About this EventWe all know AI can write code. But how do you go beyond simple games and actually get it to build your game? Over four sessions, you'll use agentic coding tools to go from idea to a real playable game and learn a little bit about how these tools work and which skills AI can’t replace: taste, judgment, and fun.Who is this for: Anyone with a game idea! Though we will be writing and manipulating a lot of code, you don’t need to know how to code. All of it will be done by AI.Week 1 - July 16 - AI Can Build: Turn a simple idea into a working, playable game in a single session.Week 2 - July 23 - AI Needs Structure: Level up from one-shot prompting to structured AI workflows that help you build bigger, better features.Week 3 - July 30 - AI Can't Make Things Fun: Learn the game design principles that make your game actually worth playing.Week 4 - Aug 6 - Sharing Makes It Fun: Deploy your game online, then put everything to the test in a mini Game Jam.Week 5 - Aug 13 - Showcase: Demo your finished games, get feedback, and celebrate what you've built at the Frontier RTP Out of Office event.***Please bring your laptop and signup for Claude Code ($20 monthly)***Grab your ticket for July 16th to attend all 4 weeks + showcase.Week 1?: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PMAI Can BuildInfo: We'll cover the basics of how large language models work, explore the modern AI development stack, and introduce Game Design Documents as a way to give AI the structure it needs to be useful. From there, you'll use AI to generate your first playable game from scratch in a single session.Week 2?: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PMAI Can CollaborateInfo: We'll dig into how agentic coding systems actually work, planning, executing, and iterating, and how to use structured context to keep AI aligned with your vision as your game grows. You'll then put it into practice by expanding your game with meaningful new features using AI-assisted planning and prompting.Week 3?: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PMAI Can't Make Things FunInfo: We'll explore why AI-generated games often fall flat, and cover the core principles of game design: feedback, challenge, meaningful choices, and pacing that require a human touch. You'll apply those principles directly to your own game through playtesting and rapid iteration with your fellow participants.Week 4?: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PMSharing Makes It FunInfo: We'll cover the basics of deploying a game online so anyone can play it with a link, and discuss what makes a game worth sharing. Then it's Game Jam time, you'll design and ship a brand new game from scratch, play each other's creations, and walk away with something real to show the world.Week 5?: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PMOptional ShowcaseInfo: Show off what you've built to the public at Frontier RTP during their Out of Office event! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/build-games-with-ai-a-4-week-workshop/100001990535526343 - **Event Categories**: workshops, it, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Frontier RTP - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Frontier RTP - **lat**: 35.8961782 - **long**: -78.87029079999999 - **full address**: Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Build Games with AI: A 4-Week Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b00e2ea8e313bd083fd4805fc0a08b0c1f7721431c2bf5ea3ab929577a10e27a-rimg-w1200-h900-dca9a492-gmir.jpg?v=1781062504 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Build Games with AI: A 4-Week Workshop being held? - **A:** Build Games with AI: A 4-Week Workshop takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Build Games with AI: A 4-Week Workshop? - **A:** Build Games with AI: A 4-Week Workshop is organized by IGDA NC Triangle. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Build Games with AI: A 4-Week Workshop 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 Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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