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Learn by Making and
Contributing to Real Games
We are a non-profit creating free and partner-supported experiences where learners build real video games while learning future-ready skills.
Who We Work With
We work with schools, nonprofits, afterschool programs, and educators who believe every learner deserves the chance to create. Together, we’re building a movement where young people see themselves not just as players, but as makers, creators, and problem-solvers.
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Our Learning Programs
Our scaffolded programs meet learners where they are and guide them into real contributions to Threadbare:
Explore
A beginner course with 13 one-hour projects covering the basics of coding, art, storytelling, and game development.
Core
An intermediate 18-session studio course where students design, code, create art, and collaborate on an official game.
More
An advanced 12-session program focused on open-source contributions, global collaboration, and building a GitHub portfolio with advanced game design skills.
Skills & Outcomes
A step-by-step journey from learning the basics to contributing to a live game.
Game Design
Learners design how games work and feel, creating mechanics, challenges, and player experiences that make gameplay engaging.
Art
Learners create the visual and audio elements of games, from characters and animations to sound and atmosphere.
Engineering
Learners build games using programming and technical tools, turning ideas into fully functional interactive experiences.
Go to Market
Learners explore how games reach players through marketing, publishing, and platform distribution strategies.
Reflect and refine
Learners plan projects, collaborate in teams, and test games to ensure quality and successful delivery.
Future Ready Skills
Learners develop creativity, problem-solving, and technical confidence that transfer beyond game development.
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Our Community
No learner should create alone. Endless Access is building a global community of learners, creators, game makers, and educators who support one another with feedback, ideas, and encouragement.
Whether it is sharing a sprite, testing a level, or mentoring on GitHub, our community helps learners gain confidence and grow as creators.
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Why Partners & Educators Choose Us?
- Microcredentials
Learners can earn recognized certificates by demonstrating real skills.
- Hands-On-Learning
Learners design, build, and improve a real game project.
- Curriculum-Aligned
Ready-to-use lesson plans and guides fit into classes or afterschool programs.
- Free and Partner Funded Options
Flexible delivery models, including no-cost options for learners.
- Global Community Support
An international community where learners collaborate, receive feedback, and build a portfolio.
Testimonials
It takes five minutes to teach, but students could spend weeks making their own quests.
Engaging students with real-world applications makes complex concepts relatable.
This program is SUCH a natural fit with what we have been working to build for students!
Latest from us
Discover stories, insights, and resources from our team, our partners, and our community.
Game Development for Learning: How Threadbare Helps Educators Teach Future-Ready Skills
Game development is becoming one of the most powerful tools for project-based learning. In this episode of Loom Lounge, we explore how Threadbare helps educators teach coding, storytelling, collaboration, and creative problem-solving through an open-source game experience.
Open Source in Education: Opportunity, Reality, and the Work Ahead
Explore how open-source ecosystems are reshaping education, balancing innovation, privacy, and access while complementing traditional systems in a rapidly evolving edtech landscape.
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Open Source Pixel Art Tools Educators Can Use in the Classroom
Our Device Access Program
For many learners the biggest barrier is not imagination or skill, but simply having a reliable computer. Our Device Access Program expands laptop ownership for underserved learners and entrepreneurs through partnerships with schools, businesses, and local organizations.
