Explore our free learning resources to get you making your own amazing games at home! Take a look at our ‘Getting Started’ guides to making games at home, or download our printable resources.
Note: these game making tools are web-based and children should always be supervised while browsing the internet.
Have you ever wanted to make your own videogame character? Perhaps you’ve always been inspired by the artwork of old school role playing games (RPGs)? These resources will guide you through creating animated pixel art!
Recommended for ages 7+
Subject Links: Art & Design, Computing, Animation
PDF: Intro to Character Design with PiskelGet stuck into creating your own game and start exploring Scratch, a free game design software that’s the perfect entry point for coding! Follow along and learn how to recreate the classic videogame: Pong!
Recommended for ages 7+
Subject Links: Game Design, Computing
PDF: Intro to Game Making with ScratchInterested in creating worlds for videogames? Bitsy uses simple tools to let you create games to play. Download our PDF guide to get started!
Recommended for ages 7+
Subject Links: Art & Design, Literacy, Computing
PDF: Intro to Game Making with BitsyLearn how to create your own interactive stories in Twine! Get to grips with branching narratives and create playable stories with this great game-making tool!
Recommended for ages 7+
Subject Links: Creative Writing, Game Design, Computing
PDF: Getting Started with Twine