Arcade Games: Design, Code and Play

Get ready to design, build, and play your very own 2D arcade games using GameMaker! In this fun and hands-on course, you’ll learn how games work behind the scenes by exploring how they use logic, inputs, and code to create exciting and interactive experiences.

You’ll use simple tools like flowcharts and pseudocode to plan your games, then bring them to life with code that includes movement, scoring, levels, and more. Along the way, you'll discover how games are used not just for fun, but to solve real-world problems through simulations in areas like health, safety, and the environment.

As a game designer, you’ll think about how to make your game fun and fair for everyone, while learning about the social and ethical responsibilities of developers. You’ll also explore how games and technology, like virtual reality, are changing the world and even get a glimpse into careers in game design.

By the end of the course, you'll have created your own playable arcade-style game and built important skills in planning, problem-solving, and creative thinking.