Tiny Techies
First games built with simple code: clicking, dodging and scoring.
Game projects
- Dodge the Ghost
- Click to Score
- Burst the Balloon
- Mouse Chase
A Creative Tech Skill
Game Development for Kids
Learn Game Coding & Design
Kids learn coding and storytelling to build their own video games, from first arcade games to full platformers, in live online classes.
Overview
What Is Game Development?
Game development for kids is more than just playing games: it is a fun way to build problem-solving, creativity and teamwork skills. In our online game development courses, kids start with beginner-friendly tools like Scratch, then move to platforms like GameFroot and Flowlab to design characters, levels and game mechanics, turning their ideas into real video games they can play and share.
- Ages
- 6 – 14
- Taught in
- 4 courses
- Classes
- Live online
- Tools
- Scratch, GameFroot, Flowlab
Where We Teach It
Courses That Teach Game Development
Game development runs through our programs, growing from simple arcade games to complete platformers.
Ages 6-7 Ages 8-10 Junior Inventors
Arcade classics, then full platformer games and a Flowlab game project.
Game projects
- Rogue Asteroid
- Space Shooter
- Zombie Shooter
- GameFroot Platformer
- Flowlab Game Project
Ages 11-14 Code Champions
More complex games with scoring, levels and a complete Flowlab game.
Game projects
- Pong
- Space Shooter
- Zombie Shooter
- GameFroot Platformer
- Flowlab Game Project
Ages 11-14 Python Hybrid
Game projects alongside Python, finishing with a full Flowlab game.
Game projects
- Zombie Shooter
- GameFroot Classic Pack
- Flowlab Game Project
Skills Path
Key Skills You’ll Learn
From game logic to finished, playable games.
Step 1: Game Ideas
Plan a fun game
Step 2: Characters
Design and animate
Step 3: Game Logic
Rules and controls
Step 4: Scoring & Lives
Keep players hooked
Step 5: Levels
Build up the challenge
Step 6: Testing & Debugging
Fix and improve
Step 7: Complete Games
Play and share
Student Creations
What Can You Create?
Kids build fun, shareable games while learning game coding step by step.
Arcade Games
Pong, Space Shooter and Rogue Asteroid.
Platformer Games
Jump-and-run levels built in GameFroot.
Action Games
Zombie Shooter with enemies, lives and scores.
A Complete Game
A full Flowlab game with controls, levels, scoring and animations.
Our Approach
How Junior Coderz Teaches Game Development
Kids learn to code by making games they actually want to play.
Live, Engineer-Led Classes
Our instructors are skilled engineers who specialise in teaching game programming.
Learn by Building Games
Every lesson is a game project, from the first idea to a playable result.
Beginner to Advanced
Start with Scratch, then move to GameFroot and Flowlab as skills grow.
Quizzes & Feedback
Quizzes, class summaries and monthly feedback keep progress on track.
Benefits
Why Learn Game Development?
Critical Thinking
Solve problems and craft innovative solutions.
Creativity
Design characters, worlds and storylines.
Collaboration
Exchange ideas and refine projects with peers.
Real-World Skills
Understand how coding powers apps, games and digital tools.
Game development skills lead to
- Video game design
- Animation
- App development
- Software engineering
Student Project
Made by Our Students
Our students don’t just learn Game Development: they build real projects from their very first months. Here is one of them.
- Student
- Iman
- Course
- Junior Inventors
- Grade
- Grade 6
- Project
- Minecraft Game
Iman
Junior InventorsGrade 6
Minecraft Game
Built a Minecraft game.
See Project: Iman’s project on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Ready to Start YourGame Development Journey?
Join Junior Coderz and learn to build your own games with expert engineer instructors in a fun, supportive and engaging environment.
Book a Free Trial Class
FAQs
Game Development: Common Questions
What is game development for kids?
It is learning to design and code video games: creating characters, rules, levels and scoring, using kid-friendly tools.
Which tools will my child use?
Kids start with Scratch, then build platformer games in GameFroot and a complete game project in Flowlab.
At what age can my child start?
From age 6 in Tiny Techies, continuing in Junior Inventors (8-10), Code Champions (11-14) and Python Hybrid (11-14).
Does my child need coding experience?
No. Beginners start with easy Scratch projects and move to more advanced tools as their skills grow.
Is game design good for teens too?
Yes. Students aged 11 to 14 move on to full platformers and a complete Flowlab game, so game design for teens stays challenging and fun.
Can we try a class first?
Yes. Book a free 60-minute trial class, taught live by one of our engineer instructors.