GMG Virtual Workshop
Join Girls Make Games for a day of game-making magic in partnership with dot big bang!
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday, June 4th
Hours: 3pm - 5pm EDT
Location: Virtual! GMG will share Zoom information via email closer to the workshop date
Open to girls and nonbinary kids ages 8-18
Tuition: Free
Limited spots, first come first serve.
Beginners welcome! No prior coding/game dev experience required. Please see the technical requirements to participate at the end of this page.
Workshop Overview:
Build a cyber-punk obstacle course from scratch using dot big bang! You will design a level, build the layout, add obstacles and playtest your level. Learn about level design and leave the workshop with a game you can play and share with your friends.
Workshop Instructor Bio:
I’m Ashley Koett, a Community Engineer at dot big bang.
I make games using dot big bang, make tutorial videos, and help other people learn how to make games.
I’ve been making games for 6 years and I love designing games, building worlds and making music for games.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Internet Connection
Computer mouse
Webcam and microphone
One of the Supported Browsers:
Google Chrome 57+, Firefox 55+, Safari 11+
Computer or laptop with one of the supported operating systems:
Windows: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or newer
Mac: OS X / macOS 10.9 or newer
Chrome OS: Any Chrome OS device updated to v57+
dot big bang account
How to make a dot big bang account:
Visit dotbigbang.com
Click ‘Sign Up’ in the upper right hand corner of the front page
Make an account either using your email address or a Facebook account
If you used your email address, check your inbox for a verification email from dot big bang, and click the link in the email to verify your account
Log into your account using your email and password, or Facebook account