Game On!: Roblox Game Design
Level up your game design skills in this high-energy, 5-day immersive camp! Moving beyond just playing, students will step into the role of a developer to create three distinct, popular game genres from scratch. Throughout the week, campers will brainstorm unique worlds, build custom 3D assets, and script interactive elements to bring their ideas to life. It’s the perfect introduction to professional 3D game design, where students collaborate through live playtesting and feedback sessions to polish their masterpieces.
Course Details:
- Ages: 8 – 16
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Platform: Roblox Studio
Focus Areas:
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3D Game Development: Navigate the Roblox Studio editor to build immersive environments across three different game genres.
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Scripting in Luau: Learn the basics of Luau, the powerful coding language used to create custom game rules, traps, and power-ups.
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Asset Creation: Design and manipulate 3D parts and models to populate your digital worlds with unique obstacles and decor.
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Game Design Theory: Understand what makes a game “fun” by balancing mechanics, level progression, and multiplayer interaction.
Camp Highlights:
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Build three games featuring popular mechanics seen in the Roblox game.
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Master the fundamentals of a professional 3D engine, bridging the gap between playing and creating.
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Collaborate with fellow developers to share ideas, troubleshoot code, and conduct peer game testing.
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Publish your creations to the Roblox platform to share your finished projects with friends and family!
GenTech Store Times and Signups (North Valley)
Week 3 June 15th - June 19th
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All Day Session 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Go all day! Our full-day camps include two different tech topics daily—Game On Level 2 and Battle Bots Advanced.
Week 6 July 6th - July 10th
Morning Session 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
All Day Session 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Go all day! Our full-day camps include two different tech topics daily—Battle Bots Advanced and Game on Level 2.
Pure Hearts Church and UAT Times and SignUps
Week 3 June 15th - June 19th (East Valley)
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All Day Session 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Go all day! Our full-day camps include two different tech topics daily—Game on Level 2 and Battle Bots Advanced.
Week 5 June 29th - July 3rd (West Valley)
Afternoon Session 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All Day Session 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Go all day! Our full-day camps include two different tech topics daily—Game on Level 2 and Battle Bots Beginner.
