Game Design Pathways

We help learners in underserved communities build creativity, confidence, and real digital skills—through hands-on game-making experiences using free professional tools.

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Paths That Are Ready To Go

Our programs are built to support educators as they guide learners from their very first game to full participation in community game-making. With scaffolded, ready-to-run pathways, educators can confidently lead hands-on experiences that build skills in design, digital art, engineering, project management, and even go-to-market strategy.

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Beginner | AGE 13+

Explore: Step one of many

Introduce learners to the world of game design with a 2-hour, facilitator-led session using MakeCode or Godot. These playful, low-barrier experiences are perfect for sparking interest in creative tech—no prior skills required.

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Beginner | AGE 15+

Core: Level Up

Support deeper learning through an 18-session course focused on real game development. With flexible delivery, mentor integration, and curriculum-aligned themes, Core equips learners with lasting skills in design, digital art, engineering, management, and go-to-market strategy.

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AGE 13+

More: Threadbare

Invite learners to join a global, open source game project. In the Threadbare, students collaborate on a shared real game, building confidence, community, and technical fluency through hands-on contribution.

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Start simple. Grow with confidence.

The Tools We Use

We use in our learning programs that reflect our mission. Free, open source, and accessible to all. Godot, Git and other tools remove barriers to entry, offering creative freedom with no licenses or limits. These tools are beginner-friendly and powerful enough to grow with your learner, from drag-and-drop coding to full game development.

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MakeCode

Create games using drag-and-drop blocks and explore real code as you progress.

Godot Block Coding

A block-based coding tool for Godot built with our team and open-source support.

Godot Engine

Design full games in a pro-level engine and join open-source projects right away.

Why Partners Love It!

Endless Access was an incredible partner, responsive, collaborative, and innovative. Their support elevated our summer camp experience, and we’re excited to continue bringing their work to our students.

Black Girls Code

What I love about this program is that it already has a hook to get the kids interested because they love video games. They already want to participate, and learning how to make video games empowers them. 