Intro to Game Development

Course Overview

Create and customize your own games. Play, while learning JavaScript.

Ever wanted to make your own video game? If so, this is the perfect course for you! Dive head-first into the world of game development as you help 418 Studios, an upcoming game studio, with their projects. You'll learn how to code everything from heart-pounding adventure games to intense elemental card battles. It's easier than it sounds. Simply follow along our animated video microlessons to learn how to build your game world, one small piece at a time. Before you know it, you'll go from dreaming up your game to making it come alive with just a few lines of code! What are you waiting for? Let's create some games!

This course contains over 82 activities.

Course Topics

Discover how 2D games are created
Code and customize your own 2D games
Dive into advanced programming concepts
Learn how game mechanics are designed
Explore game loops

Projects

Each project of the course contains many video micro-lessons and practical exercises.

Building a World

10 activities

Create your own adventure game! Design your very own maze, complete with monsters and locked passages.

Learning to Move

11 activities

Any good adventure needs a hero! Help yours navigate the maze you've created.

Creating the Enemies

11 activities

The Kingdom of the Grains is under attack! Plan powerful defenses to help repel the invaders.

Finding the Perfect Target

10 activities

Become a master tactician! Harness the power of your defenses.

Building the Perfect Deck

10 activities

Uncover the secrets of the elements! Craft your very own deck for an ancient card game.

3… 2… 1… DRAW!

10 activities

Master the elements! Challenge magical foes with your finely crafted deck of cards.

The Best Vehicle

10 activities

Unleash the mechanic in you! Invent and customize your very own race car.

Welcome to the Garage

10 activities

Push your car to the next level! Going blazingly fast is a change of engine away!