Level 1: Embark · Free

Make your first game in a weekend

Ever dreamt of making your own game but don't know where to begin? Level 1 is a free, live weekend bootcamp. You'll build a small game with classmates and get a taste of the whole game development pie.

Next weekend
Coming soon: get notified
Length
One weekend of live lessons
Where
Online, in our Discord
Price
Free
Experience
None needed

What you'll learn

  • Game development basics in a real engine (it changes every cohort)
  • Game design: how to turn an idea into rules people can play
  • Project management for a small team
  • Visual and narrative design fundamentals
  • Networking and how to present your work

Perfect for

  • Beginners. No prior experience required.
  • Career changers. Coming from another field? Get a head start with industry veterans.
  • Hobbyists. Turn your love of games into something you make.

Questions

Is Level 1 really free?

Yes. Level 1 is free, and it's staying that way.

Do I need experience?

No. Level 1 is built for total beginners, career changers and hobbyists.

What will we build?

A small game, start to finish. The game and the engine change every cohort: recent weekends covered a 3D platformer in Unreal and a 2D platformer in Unity.

Where does it happen?

Live and online, in the IGA Discord, over one weekend.

Ready for the next step?

After Level 1, go solo in Level 2 or join a team in Level 3.