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From the lens Computer Game Making For Kids.

Feel free to share your own thoughts on teaching kids to make computer games. If you have personal experiences, I'd love to hear them, too!

  • Hannah Dec 18, 2010 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    I'll try it out! Thanks for the advice on making one! I'll sure owe you!
  • SofiaMann Oct 22, 2010 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    I'm not sure I could do something. But my kids sure can. Thanks for the info.
  • cutiepie1700 Oct 9, 2010 @ 1:07 am | delete
    i think it would be good to teach our kids to make computer games because it might be fun for them.
  • marwan Sep 18, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    thank you very much it's really a great topic, but i have to make a simple exiting video game and full of questions,each time the player step on something he have to answer a question to continue, and i'm not a professional programing i'm just a kid so what is the right tool for that ?
  • GonnaFly Sep 17, 2010 @ 4:01 am | delete
    My son has started making a few games, but like you said, never finished any. Thanks for a great lens.
  • Chris Aug 1, 2010 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Check out Homeschool Programming, Inc. (www.HomeschoolProgramming.com). They have Windows and Game Programming courses in Visual Basic and C# for kids and teens!
  • athomemomblog Apr 21, 2010 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    This is a GREAT lens! My sons are both very into computers and I have little doubt that in a couple of years they will be interested in designing their own games. Thanks! 5*s and an angel blessing!
  • johnsonyip Jan 1, 2010 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    Thanks I always wanted to make games, but I never got the chance to learn how to since I only know how to make basic form based programs like a calculator with Visual Basic. I check out some of your resources. This site is very useful.
  • stargazer00 Nov 3, 2009 @ 3:20 pm | delete
    My kids talked about this endlessly when they were smaller. I'll have to show them this great resource! Blessed!
  • merylvdm Oct 28, 2009 @ 1:08 pm | delete
    I teach Alice to a class of 7th through 12th graders and they are all really enjoying it. One of my students even put up a lens on it here on squidoo (www.squidoo.com/alice-programming). I highly recommend it as an easy way to program games, but at the same time students are learning all the basics of real computer programming. Next year I plan to teach Scratch to slightly younger students. I will look at the others you have listed too.
    Nice lens!! I am lensrolling it to my lens on Teaching Kids to Program.
  • Texast Jun 24, 2009 @ 11:49 pm | delete
    There's a program called 3d gamestudio that I believe is the easiest program so far to create decent video games with no programming. I found a tutorial on the web at http://www.juniorgamemaker.com that can have you creating a video game in about an hour. The good thing is that all the software are free or give a free trial so you don't have to spend any money on software if it's something your not interested in
  • JayShaffstall Jun 3, 2009 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    Hi Fred, many of the tools linked to from this page are free. Just pick one and go through the tutorials. If you don't like that one, pick another. One of them is bound to match what you're looking for.
  • Justin Feb 20, 2010 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    I find this help full but I have an idea for a game and I'm looking for a certain type of software to help me with it. I want one that is like visual tools but doesn't limit you when you get into it more. Basically, one that easy to start off with but doesn't limit it. I need one that is very flexable and has very good 3d graphics.
  • fred Jun 3, 2009 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    i can't afford gamemaking software, but iv'e always wanted to make games. what do i do?
  • jp1978 Jan 7, 2009 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    Nice list, games are probably the best way to get kids interested in programming.
  • tech_droid Sep 12, 2008 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    thank you so much for your info on game making. i checked out rpg maker xp and alice thanx again tech
    -droid
  • Joseph Jul 11, 2008 @ 1:40 am | delete
    I am a mentally challenged 21 year old, however spend countless hours playing video games.

    Can you steer me in the right direction n order to find suitable training for a career in video game creation?

    Thank you very very much!!
  • TrishH Jul 4, 2008 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    Great information. My 10 year old has been trying to make his own games. He has been using the Gamemaker program. there are a lot of good links and information here that we can use. THANKS.
  • joey Jun 27, 2008 @ 9:11 am | delete
    ugh i want to make a game and i am now ok see ya!
  • gtafourking May 12, 2008 @ 11:59 am | delete
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  • mac and nathan Mar 30, 2008 @ 11:33 am | delete
    we like skate boarding and yvideos games and draw funny charaters we also like making cartoon movies with my video camera
  • MIke Jan 15, 2008 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    Awesome Lens! What is your opinion about being able to make backup copies of the games you already own.
    Like what this site does: Backing Up Games
  • JayShaffstall Dec 17, 2007 @ 5:39 pm | delete
    Hi Shadow! Umm...the link in Game Making Websites titled, "Game Making Tutorials" might be of interest then?
  • shadow Dec 17, 2007 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    that doesnt tell me anything. i need a tutorial.
  • JayShaffstall Dec 13, 2007 @ 8:06 am | delete
    Hi Evelyn, all my games are in the unfinished category (which is why I can write about the dangers of getting distracted!)

    Hi Adarsha, Game Maker can be used for a FPS, the very last tutorial in their list at YoYo Games shows how.
  • Adarsha J. Gurung Dec 13, 2007 @ 2:06 am | delete
    I also wanto make a game. I have used Game Maker 4. But that was only for 2D games. So, I want to make 3D games- mainly FPS games. Can you help me?
  • Evelyn_Saenz Dec 8, 2007 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    Nice lens. I've lensrolled this lens to www.squidoo.com/edugames. What games have you made?
  • JayShaffstall Oct 22, 2007 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    I've made a few games using Game Maker. It's the program I like the best, but I know that the web based game making programs are pretty popular, too.
  • Relmu Antinao Oct 22, 2007 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    did you make a game?
  • Karendelac Oct 9, 2007 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    Very informative, Maybe thanks to you and these books we'll have more fewer Halo's and more Half-life's

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  • tonyab Oct 5, 2007 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    Hi! What a great site for kids - very helpful. I added this lens to my lensroll on KidsRKool lens. 5 stars. :-)
  • MCStylin Oct 4, 2007 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    Great lens here with quality info and a very well done presentation! 5 stars!

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  • CygnetGames Sep 30, 2007 @ 10:40 am | delete
    Completely brilliant! I am making computer games myself in java, and I've been thinking for a long time that games would be a perfect way to teach beginners how to program, and the difference between 'programming' and 'coding'.
    Very well done.
  • ryan Sep 29, 2007 @ 6:55 pm | delete
  • K.Samuel-Stevens Sep 29, 2007 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Nice lens. This is a good way to get children to understand the inner workings of computers better.
  • Aaron Carswell Sep 23, 2007 @ 8:06 pm | delete
  • liluluna Sep 21, 2007 @ 9:30 am | delete
    Great lens - 5 stars.
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  • Xevios Sep 13, 2007 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    Awesome lens man!
  • allysa Sep 12, 2007 @ 4:22 am | delete
    this is really a cool lens. I remember, this is one of our projects when I was in college, to program a computer games.
  • Pierce_This_2 Sep 11, 2007 @ 10:30 am | delete
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  • Trevor Sep 9, 2007 @ 7:01 am | delete
    Awsome tips on game making.
  • coollikeme Sep 3, 2007 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    Cool Lens
  • JupiterJustice Aug 22, 2007 @ 12:41 am | delete
    great site keep up the good work! This is gonna help my son alot. Thanks
  • shicoaoa Aug 12, 2007 @ 2:35 am | delete
  • Andrew_Braithwaite Aug 10, 2007 @ 11:46 am | delete
    Great lens! I want to learn how to make games!!
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  • SARASOTASWEETIE Jul 27, 2007 @ 7:45 am | delete
    Great lens. 5 stars!
  • International-Investor Jul 13, 2007 @ 2:49 am | delete
    Great Lense. 5 star. Make Money in Emerging Markets!
  • Catalogbrasfinds Jul 8, 2007 @ 10:25 am | delete
    My son is excited to try making his own game!
  • digitalscrap Jul 4, 2007 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Great resource for the future techies!! Thanks for putting it together!!

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  • Jul 2, 2007 @ 5:43 am | delete
    Nice lens. 5 stars from Baby Games
  • leb123z Jun 27, 2007 @ 11:40 pm | delete
    This lens encourages creativity in children - a very important part of development! And if you know how to make your own computer games, eventually this can make you into a future business entrepreneur! For more business ideas check out
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  • datingtips93 Jun 21, 2007 @ 1:45 am | delete
    Nice lens. Definite 5 stars.
  • ChouDoufu Jun 18, 2007 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    What a neat idea. Sorry about taking so long to add it to the Dads of Squidoo group.
  • serendipityrose Jun 7, 2007 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    Great lens! I have 3 teen boys who want to make games.
  • neiimii Jun 3, 2007 @ 10:43 pm | delete
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  • Jun 2, 2007 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    I couldn't agree with you more, I rated you 5 stars!
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  • Susan1 May 31, 2007 @ 9:58 am | delete
    Very creative and great lens for kids! 5 stars
  • Kowgirl May 23, 2007 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Great lens. I give you a thumbs up! And a vote.
  • KimGiancaterino May 22, 2007 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    My step-son loves his games. Who better than kids to help design them? Nice lens!
  • cchung May 22, 2007 @ 12:53 am | delete
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    Great lens! I have learned a lot from it. I have a similar lens that talks about how to pick a video card for game. Check it out Video Cardy and rate is please.
  • Crystal_Booth May 21, 2007 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    What a fun and creative idea for kids! Thanks for a wonderful lens - 5 stars!

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  • DeWayne-FilmFreak May 14, 2007 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    Kids will love this lens! 5 stars!

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  • JayShaffstall May 12, 2007 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    Thanks for the suggestion about a lens with links to games kids have actually programmed. Great idea!
  • the777group May 12, 2007 @ 7:45 pm | delete
    Jay, what a great lens! You're right, my kids love PLAYING computer games but creating them is another thing altogether.

    May I suggest a second lens with some info or links to some computer games (or simulations) that other kids have done? Seeing the programming in action could be a winner.

    ADG

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