How to Make Video Games: Code Your First Game!

If you are interested in video game development, you may know that coding is a critical element of making video games. But how do you actually get started with programming a game? Isn’t coding supposed to be really difficult?If you’ve had these doubts, you’ll definitely want to check out this class! In under two hours, attendees will learn the basics of coding by putting together a very basic browser-based game, using a special JavaScript library. You don’t have to download any software, because the development platform is on an easily-accessible, free website, and you can even share your game with others when you’re done!Requirements:Internet connectionWeb browser (Firefox or Chrome are recommended, but any browser should be fine)Keyboard (the game will be controlled using keys on the keyboard)No previous experience with coding is necessary!This is an ONLINE class. Link will be sent to attendees via email before event.Two Dates to Choose FromWith the event happening on two different days, you can decide whether you’d like to attend after school or work, or if you’d rather attend on a Saturday morning. Both events are the same, so you only need to attend one.Can’t attend either date? No problem! The event recording will be sent out to anyone who registers!Want to Learn More about Game Development?Check out our book, Secrets to Rapid Game Development, available in PDF, paperback, or for Kindle.You can view it here.To be notified of more events and resources, please be sure to scroll down and click the “Follow” button! We have summer classes and events coming up soon!