Build Your Own Video Game (Ages 8–14)

Turn your ideas into a real, playable game!

Students learn game design, animation, storytelling, and programming while creating their own original video game from scratch. Whether your child wants to build an RPG, platformer, puzzle game, shop simulator, or adventure game, lessons are tailored to their interests and experience level.

Along the way, students naturally learn coding concepts such as variables, functions, game logic, debugging, and problem-solving using professional development tools used throughout the gaming industry.

Lessons are available remotely via Google Meet, with flexible scheduling and monthly lesson packages available.

For in-person tutoring, small group sessions, or custom scheduling requests, feel free to email me directly at:

john.theo.mitropoulos@gmail.com

Build a Game

Create a playable game from scratch while learning real game development skills used by professional developers.

Design Characters & Worlds

Create heroes, enemies, shops, towns, and stories using pixel art, animation, and level design tools.

Learn to Code

Learn programming through game mechanics, player movement, inventory systems, quests, crafting, and more.

Publish & Share

Test, improve, and release your game while learning how real software projects are built.

Pricing

Below is the basic rundown of my standard rates.

Private Lesson (One on One)

$30 / Session

$200 / 8 Sessions

Small Group Session (2-4 Students)

$20 per student per session

About the Instructor

I'm a professional software engineer and game developer who has spent years building software, teaching coding, and mentoring young developers. My goal is simple: help students learn programming by creating projects they're genuinely excited about.

Rather than working through worksheets or memorizing syntax, students build games, create characters, solve programming challenges, and learn how real software is made in a fun and supportive environment.