GameForge Guild – Build Your Own Video Game in 6 Weeks

What Is GameForge Guild?

Creative coding clubs for young game makers.

GameForge Guild is a small-group coding club for ages 9–12. No coding experience is needed.

Students learn by building playable games, then testing them, improving them, and sharing what they’ve made.

It is not passive screen time.
It is problem-solving, creativity, logic, and confidence built through making something real.

Along the way, students build skills that matter beyond games: clear thinking, patience, problem-solving, and the confidence to try, test, and improve.

They do not just learn bits of code.
They start to understand how games work, how systems respond, and how an idea becomes something you can play.

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🎮 What Students Will Learn

Programming basics: variables, logic, loops, methods
How games use movement and coordinates
Keyboard input and player interaction
Simple object-based coding
Adding score and feedback systems
Building and presenting their own playable game

🎤 Parent Showcase – Week 6

At the end of the programme, parents are invited to a short showcase where students demonstrate the games they've built. Each student receives a GameForge Guild Level 1 Completion Certificate.

Cohorts & Summer Places

Beginner places are available during term time, with a free 6-week summer holidays programme coming soon.

6 weeks · small groups · beginner friendly. Students build, test, improve, and showcase a playable game by the end of the course.

Term-Time Cohorts

During school terms

Small groups · Central Brighton venue

Regular beginner groups for young creators ready to build their first playable game.

Summer Holidays Programme

Free 6-week course

Summer holidays · Limited spaces

A parent-friendly route into coding and game making, with applications open now.

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6-Week Curriculum Overview

From zero to a playable game, one week at a time.

W1

Week 1: What Is Code?

Variables, data types, and random numbers. Students build a text-based Number Guessing Game in Java and leave with something that works.

W2

Week 2: How Games Repeat Themselves

While loops and x/y coordinates. Students create their first Processing sketch and make a circle move on screen.

W3

Week 3: From Animation to Game

Keyboard input, methods, and simple structure. Students build a controllable player character in Processing.

W4

Week 4: Adding Challenge

Collision detection, enemies or obstacles, and a lives system. The project starts to feel like a real game.

W5

Week 5: Score, Feedback and Polish

Score systems, game states, UI text, and visual feedback. Students personalise and polish their projects.

W6

Week 6: Showcase Day

Final tweaks, presentation practice, and the parent showcase. Students demo their completed games and receive their Level 1 Certificate.

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Safety & Structure

Every session is run to a high standard of safety, professionalism, and safeguarding.

🛡️ Enhanced DBS Certified Instructor

📋 Public Liability Insurance in Place

👥 Maximum 8 Students per Class

✅ Clear Safeguarding Policy

📝 Thorough Risk Assessment

🔐 Data Protection

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Meet the Instructor

GameForge Guild is led by Luke, a Computer Science student specialising in Games and Media.

GameForge Guild is led by Luke, a Computer Science student specialising in Games and Media.

Luke combines practical game development experience with a strong teaching background. Alongside his university studies, he builds and publishes his own game projects while exploring how software systems are designed, tested, and brought to life.

He has also spent years working with children through swimming instruction, martial arts coaching, and Clip ’n Climb sessions, developing a teaching style that is patient, structured, and supportive of different learning styles.

🛡️ Enhanced DBS 🎓 CS Student 🏊 Qualified Instructor

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What Parents Say

From Luke's teaching record with young learners.

"We've seen a massive change in our son's confidence since he started training with Luke. He used to hold back in group settings, but now he's much more willing to step forward and get involved. Luke has a real knack for bringing kids out of their shells, and we can genuinely see the difference in his self-esteem."

— Tammy K., Parent of former student

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for parents and guardians.

Does my child need a laptop?

A laptop (Windows or Mac) is recommended so work can continue at home. If your child doesn't have one, let us know on the application — we can discuss options and a spare device may be available where possible.

Does my child need prior coding experience?

No experience is needed. Level 1 is designed for complete beginners. Students who have used Scratch or Roblox Studio will pick things up faster, but no prior knowledge is assumed.

Is the instructor DBS checked?

Yes. Luke holds a current Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate. Public Liability Insurance is also in place for all sessions, and a clear safeguarding policy is maintained at all times.

Is the summer programme free?

Yes. The summer holidays programme is free and runs across 6 sessions. Future term-time cohort details are confirmed before booking, and applying simply registers interest so we can match families to the right group.

Home Education & Private Tutoring

We also support home-educated learners and families looking for focused creative coding tuition. Sessions can be adapted for confidence, pace, and project goals. Contact us for details.

Ready to Build Something?

Term-time cohorts run during school terms, and a free 6-week summer holidays programme is coming soon. Apply now to register interest, as places are limited.

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