Create Your Own Video Game!
Mark your calendars 📅:
Mondays, Feb 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Register at amlovefoundation.org/video-game-workshop
Target Age: 13–18
Sessions: 4 (3 hours each)
Team Model: Simulated game studio
Tech Stack: Use tools like GDevelop,
Final Deliverable: A playable game uploaded for closed testing via platforms like itch.io, Google Play (Closed Alpha), or TestFlight for iOS (depending on feasibility)
Join a team-based GDevelop video game engine course focused on game development, where participants work as designers, developers, and animators to create interactive games. This hands-on experience teaches game creation, problem-solving, and teamwork, resulting in a complete game and a deeper understanding of the game development process.
Core Roles (Choose or Rotate)
Each learner picks a role, with options to rotate if time allows:
Game Designer: Concept, mechanics, level design
Developer: Coding game logic and interactivity
Artist: Characters, environments, UI elements
Sound Designer: Music and sound effects
QA Tester: Playtesting, feedback, debugging
Project Manager: Task coordination, deadlines, sprint planning
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