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Build a Simple Game

Design a game mechanic, use AI to help scaffold code, customize it, and make it playable.

Age

11+

Time

180 min

Level

intermediate

Materials You'll Need

This printable game design doc
Pencil
Code editor (Replit recommended)
Access to Claude or ChatGPT

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How It Works

1
Fill out the game design template: name, genre (puzzle/action/strategy), core mechanic (1 sentence), win condition, visuals (describe in 3 sentences). Example: 'A matching game where you flip cards and find pairs of AI concepts.'
2
Ask an AI: 'Create a simple JavaScript game that [core mechanic]. Here's my design: [your description]. Make it fun and colorful.'
3
Copy the code into your editor. Play it. Does it work?
4
Customize: tweak timing, colors, difficulty, add your own images or text.
5
Test with a friend: Is it fun? Is it clear how to play?

Your Work

Game design doc + final deployed URL (or code link). Write 3 things you'd improve in version 2.

Parent Notes

Help your child be specific about the game mechanic. Generic requests (e.g., 'make a game') get generic results. Specific mechanics ('flip cards to match pairs') get better code. Celebrate playtesting feedback.

Reflect

What did you learn? What was hard? What would you do differently next time?

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