The inaugural Girls Make Game Workshop @ Mindstorm Studios, Lahore Pakistan will introduce students ages 13-18 to the world of game development and offer an opportunity to design and develop a 2D game!

Read on to learn more and sign up for the workshop below.

🕹️ GMG x Mindstorm Studios Intro to Game Dev Workshop

 
 

Led by games industry professionals, this 1 day workshop will feature game development (game dev) fundamentals including programming and level design in Unity — a leading professional game engine. GMG’s Director of Programs, Isra Shabir will welcome students with a talk highlighting the importance and growth of the video games medium and the industry.

Join us to learn how to make a 2D Platformer Game in Unity!

WORKSHOP DETAILS

📅 Date: Friday, Feb, 24th
🏙️ Location: Mindstorm Studios, Pakistan
🕒 Time: 2pm - 6:30pm PKT
⌛ Duration: 4.5 hrs
💻 Ages: Participants ages 13-18📅 Date: Friday, Feb, 24th
Cost: Free, powered by Unity!
Participation requirement: Laptop with Windows (7 or newer) or Mac OS (10 or newer)

FEATURES

👾 Get an intro to Unity game engine in one session!
👾 Live, in-person workshop hosted at Mindstorm Studios
👾 No previous coding experience required!
👾 Live, in-person workshop hosted at Mindstorm Studios
👾 No previous coding experience required!
🍿 Free Snacks & Gaming Fun 🎮


WORKSHOP AGENDA

  • 2:00 - 2:30pm - Welcome to GMG Workshop!  

  • 2:30 - 3:00pm -  Play Jackbox Games or Smash Kart online 👾

  • 3:00 - 4:30pm - Begin work on your Platformer Game 💻

  • 4:30 - 4:40pm - Stretch + snack break! 🍿

  • 4:40 - 5:50pm - Continue building Platformer Game, add custom art from the internet 🎨

  • 5:50 - 6:00pm - Present & Play-test each other's games 🕹

  • 6:00-6:30pm - Closing, Photos, Surveys & Goodbyes! 👋

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Computer mouse

  • One of the Supported Browsers 

    • Google Chrome 57+, Firefox 55+, Safari 11+

  • Computer or laptop with one of the supported operating systems:

    • Windows: Windows 7,  8,  8.1,  10 or newer

    • Mac: macOS 10.9 or newer


Please contact GMG at support@girlsmakegames.com for any questions or concerns.

We look forward to welcoming you at our workshop!