"The hardest part is starting. Once you get that out the way, you'll find the rest of the journey much easier."

Simon Sinek - Author and inspirational speaker

Introduction

Overview

So, you want to start developing your first video game? You've come to the right place! During this course, you'll learn how to develop a 2D game with the Unity game engine. The best way to learn how to make games is to start making them. Doing things yourself and figuring them out as you go is how you'll learn.

Getting Started with Unity

One of the most important tools of any game developer is the game engine. In the game engine, the game is assembled from many different pieces to a functioning game. Graphics, code, and audio all are put together in the engine. Levels are created and the design is brought to life.

The engine we'll be using is Unity. It's a versatile tool used not only in gaming but also in architecture and engineering, film, and cinematics among many other things. You can create PC, mobile, web, VR, AR, and even console games with relative ease. As it's at the core of game development, it's a great tool to start with and get used to.


Distributing your Game

You'll not only make a small prototype game during this course, but we'll also guide you through the publishing process. By the end, you’ll have a ready-to-go demo and a publically available page where you can share your game!

Just a reminder that not all games have to be digital. Traditional board and card games are still highly popular and share a lot of common themes with their digital cousins. Especially the designing aspects are important in traditional games. But did you know that you can also play traditional games in a digital environment? This makes it possible for people living in different places to enjoy spending time together.