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Computer ScienceMiddle School 4.8 · 8,900

Intro to Game Development

Build your first games — sprites, the game loop, collisions, and score, one step at a time.

Mr. Diego Santos, Game Developer

Mr. Diego Santos

Game Developer

Course progress0 / 3 lessons
1

The Game Loop

Input, update, render — forever.

6 min +40 XP2 quiz questions
2

Sprites & Movement

Moving objects with velocity.

6 min +40 XP2 quiz questions
3

Collisions & Score

Detecting hits and keeping points.

6 min +40 XP2 quiz questions

Common questions

Who is "Intro to Game Development" for?

It is written for learners at Middle School level (Grades 6–8), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on computer science. Build your first games — sprites, the game loop, collisions, and score, one step at a time. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.

How long does the course take?

There are 3 lessons totalling 18 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.

What do I need to know before starting?

No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "The Game Loop", covering input & update and rendering, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.

Is the course free?

Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.