Game Design
Adventurer (Ages 6-8)
Tired of your child spending countless hours on their phones, tablets, and computers with nothing productive to show for it? With GameU, we go beyond gaming to teach kids real technical skills while doing what they already love—playing games!
Scratch Programming
Coding Basics
Video Game Design
Level Design
Our virtual Adventurer Game Design class is recommended for kids 6-8 years old and is perfect for kids who are interested in learning game design basics. We use Scratch, a kid-friendly and web-based game engine developed by MIT, to teach coding, and we also cover topics like logic flow, digital art, sound implementation, and more.
At the end of each 8-week unit, students will have finished their own game and gained many new skills!
Prerequisites:
None
- Recommend a minimum 10 Mbps and 10 Mbps (up/down) internet speed.
- 2 or 3-button mouse with scroll wheel will enhance experience in all classes (Recommended, not required).
- Microphone + Speaker or Headset with Mic and (optional, but preferred) a video camera.
- A minimum of 3 GB free storage on your computer is recommended for most classes. Voyager+ (and Video Editing) level classes require a minimum of 10 GB of free storage space.
- Chromebook, PC (Windows 7, 8, 10, 11) or Mac with at least 8 GB of RAM.
Go Beyond Gaming
Productive
Screen Time
Your child will go from playing games all day to actually wanting to work on their game design projects without you telling them to!
Learn
From ANYWHERE
No more driving across town to different classes & events. Our virtual classes allow students to connect & learn right at home.
Pro Gaming
Instructors
All our instructors are seasoned gaming & tech industry pros who are dedicated to helping your child go from gamer to game developer.
BOGO 50% OFF!
If you buy one GameU class, get the second one 50% off!
*exclusions may apply
Game Design
Explorer (Ages 8-10)
Students dive into advanced programming, programs, & skills to create even cooler games!
Construct 3
Coding Basics
Animation
Level Design
Explorers graduate from Scratch and begin designing their games in Construct 3, a web-based game engine that unlocks unlimited design possibilities. We’ll introduce boolean logic and digital animation, and we’ll touch on topics like physics and particle effects.
At the end of each two-month unit, students will have a finished game they can play and share along with a handful of new skills!
Prerequisites:
None
- Recommend a minimum 10 Mbps and 10 Mbps (up/down) internet speed.
- 2 or 3-button mouse with scroll wheel will enhance experience in all classes (Recommended, not required).
- Microphone + Speaker or Headset with Mic and (optional, but preferred) a video camera.
- A minimum of 3 GB free storage on your computer is recommended for most classes. Voyager+ (and Video Editing) level classes require a minimum of 10 GB of free storage space.
- Chromebook, PC (Windows 7, 8, 10, 11) or Mac with at least 8 GB of RAM.
Go Beyond Gaming
Productive
Screen Time
Your child will go from playing games all day to actually wanting to work on their game design projects without you telling them to!
Learn
From ANYWHERE
No more driving across town to different classes & events. Our virtual classes allow students to connect & learn right at home.
Pro Gaming
Instructors
All our instructors are seasoned gaming & tech industry pros who are dedicated to helping your child go from gam er to game developer.
BOGO 50% OFF!
If you buy one GameU class, get the second one 50% off!
*exclusions may apply
Game Design
Voyager (Ages 12+)
Students take their skills to the next level as they learn 3D video game programming & design.
Unity
C#
3D Game Development
Intermediate Design Techniques
This class builds on previous game design skills plus introduces kids to the world of 3D game development using professional-level tools. Students will use Unity(with C#), a 3D game engine that thousands of popular games use today, to craft experiences in the third dimension.
The Voyager classes will introduce topics such as collections, materials, lighting, and 3D modeling.
At the end of each two-month unit, students will have a finished game that feels unlike anything else they've made before!
Prerequisites:
None
- Recommend a minimum 10 Mbps and 10 Mbps (up/down) internet speed.
- 2 or 3-button mouse with scroll wheel will enhance experience in all classes (Recommended, not required).
- Microphone + Speaker or Headset with Mic and (optional, but preferred) a video camera.
- A minimum of 3 GB free storage on your computer is recommended for most classes. Voyager+ (and Video Editing) level classes require a minimum of 10 GB of free storage space.
- PC (Windows 10, 11, 64-bit versions only) or Mac with High Sierra 10. 13+ or Big Sur 11.0+. Minimum 8 GB RAM, Recommend a dedicated graphics card. To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+slash
Go Beyond Gaming
Productive
Screen Time
Your child will go from playing games all day to actually wanting to work on their game design projects without you telling them to!
Learn
From ANYWHERE
No more driving across town to different classes & events. Our virtual classes allow students to connect & learn right at home.
Pro Gaming
Instructors
All our instructors are seasoned gaming & tech industry pros who are dedicated to helping your child go from gam er to game developer.
BOGO 50% OFF!
If you buy one GameU class, get the second one 50% off!
*exclusions may apply
Game Design
Pathfinder (Ages 14+)
Students discover their path to becoming independent game developers!
Unity 3D, Blender, Maya
C# Advanced Coding
3D Game Development & System Navigation
Advanced Design Techniques
In this advanced level class, students will expand their knowledge on all aspects of game development as they explore programming, level design, textures, shaders, particles, and more.
They’ll also learn 3D modeling in Blender and Maya, craft their own programs in C#, blast into audio design with Audacity and GarageBand, and use Unity 3D to create and publish their own game!
This ongoing class is designed to help students develop the skills they need to become independent game developers!
Prerequisites:
None
- Recommend a minimum 10 Mbps and 10 Mbps (up/down) internet speed.
- 2 or 3-button mouse with scroll wheel will enhance experience in all classes (Recommended, not required).
- Microphone + Speaker or Headset with Mic and (optional, but preferred) a video camera.
- A minimum of 3 GB free storage on your computer is recommended for most classes. Voyager+ (and Video Editing) level classes require a minimum of 10 GB of free storage space.
- PC (Windows 10, 11, 64-bit versions only) or Mac with High Sierra 10. 13+ or Big Sur 11.0+. Minimum 8 GB RAM, Recommend a dedicated graphics card. To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+slash
Go Beyond Gaming
Productive
Screen Time
Your child will go from playing games all day to actually wanting to work on their game design projects without you telling them to!
Learn
From ANYWHERE
No more driving across town to different classes & events. Our virtual classes allow students to connect & learn right at home.
Pro Gaming
Instructors
All our instructors are seasoned gaming & tech industry pros who are dedicated to helping your child go from gam er to game developer.
BOGO 50% OFF!
If you buy one GameU class, get the second one 50% off!
*exclusions may apply
Game Design
Pioneer (Ages 10-12)
Equip your child with the tools & skills to design fun games that can be played by thousands!
GameMaker 2
Complex Coding
Advanced Design Techniques
Itch.io
Students will learn to use GameMaker 2, a fully-featured 2D game engine, to further expand on their existing knowledge of the 2D game design space. They’ll also get an introduction to topics such as functions, looping, and object parenting.
At the end of each two-month unit, students will have a finished game that can be published on a storefront such as itch.io and played by anyone!
Prerequisites:
None
- Recommend a minimum 10 Mbps and 10 Mbps (up/down) internet speed.
- 2 or 3-button mouse with scroll wheel will enhance experience in all classes (Recommended, not required).
- Microphone + Speaker or Headset with Mic and (optional, but preferred) a video camera.
- A minimum of 3 GB free storage on your computer is recommended for most classes. Voyager+ (and Video Editing) level classes require a minimum of 10 GB of free storage space.
- PC (Windows 7, 8, 10, 11) or Mac with at least 8 GB of RAM.
Go Beyond Gaming
Productive
Screen Time
Your child will go from playing games all day to actually wanting to work on their game design projects without you telling them to!
Learn
From ANYWHERE
No more driving across town to different classes & events. Our virtual classes allow students to connect & learn right at home.
Pro Gaming
Instructors
All our instructors are seasoned gaming & tech industry pros who are dedicated to helping your child go from gam er to game developer.
BOGO 50% OFF!
If you buy one GameU class, get the second one 50% off!
*exclusions may apply
Game Design
$125/month
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