Game Design

Have you seen Tynker’s brand-new AI blocks? They allow you to create all kinds of unique gameplay. Take a look some of of these webcam-powered AI projects for some ideas: Make games that get you moving! Control arcade games with your hands! Create interactive artwork programs! Let’s explore how to do it. You can find an existing Tynker project you’ve […]

Imagine you have the magic power to create your own mini games. You can decide how the characters move, what they look like, and what happens when you win or lose.  Well, you don’t have to imagine…. that’s exactly what coding and computer science lets you do! In this article, we’ll explore some ways to get started playing games on […]

Kids who learn to design games will develop and hone skills that will have an enduring impact on their lives, as well as on society. The future will benefit from their creativity, forward-thinking, and problem-solving abilities. In fact, even playing video games promotes computer knowledge, strategic thinking, and improves spatial awareness. Imagine experiences that combine the two. With that said, […]

Kids love to play video games. That much is obvious. But wouldn’t it be cool if they could make their screen time less passive and more productive? With Tynker, they can. By learning to code their own games, kids become creators instead of just consumers. And not only will they be having fun, but programming video games has proven to […]

Does your child dream of becoming the next superstar in the world of GAME DESIGN? Or are they just looking for a cool weekend coding project? Either way, be sure to have them check out our all-new set of Game Kit Tutorials, straight from our world-renowned Tynker Game Development team. Coding games in Tynker is a great way to help […]

Tynker is super-excited to announce the release of 3 new games using the ARCADE MAKER TOOL, just in time for the cold of winter! In these easy-to-follow tutorials, children will learn how to put their own twist on classic arcade games—with CODE. Bring your kid’s imagination to life with friendly drag-and-drop tools that make it simple to add new platforms, […]