GAME ON — STOP PLAYING GAMES. START MAKING THEM.

Game On is a hands-on Saturday session for high schoolers ages 14 to 17 that pulls back the curtain on how games are actually made. From concept and characters to mechanics and storytelling, you'll discover that game design is equal parts creativity, technology, and strategy — and anyone can do it.

A real game developer walks you through their journey from player to creator. Then you get hands-on time with beginner-friendly tools to start building your own game concept from scratch. No coding experience needed. Just imagination and a willingness to play.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

🎮 Game design fundamentals — Story, characters, mechanics, and user experience — the building blocks of every great game.

🛠️ Hands-on with game tools — Explore beginner-friendly platforms like Scratch or GDevelop and start building your own game concept.

🎤 Developer Q&A — A real game developer shares how they broke into the industry and answers your questions about careers in gaming.

🌟 Pitch your game idea — Present your concept to the group and get feedback from peers and facilitators.

THE 2-HOUR SCHEDULE

11:00 AM — Welcome & game design intro

11:20 AM — Developer talk & Q&A

11:50 AM — Hands-on: build your game concept

12:40 PM — Pitch your idea & wrap up

1:00 PM — End

WHO THIS IS FOR

High school students ages 14 to 17 who love games, storytelling, or technology — or all three. No coding or design experience needed. If you've ever thought "I could make a better game than this," this session is for you.

ADMISSION

This event is completely free. Registration is required as space is limited.

FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS

This is a safe, structured, and inspiring 2-hour session for teens. Drop off at 11:00 AM and return at 1:00 PM. Questions? Contact us through the Eventbrite page.

Every game started as someone's idea. Today, that someone is you.