Arcade Jam by City of Las Vegas Strong Future

Calling all future game developers, coders, artists, and creative kids!

This summer, students ages 8–17 will have the exciting opportunity to design and build their very own playable video game for a Nintendo GameBoy! From characters and levels to coding and gameplay, participants will learn real game development skills in a fun, hands-on environment.

No experience? No problem! Beginners are welcome.

Throughout this multi-week program, students will work step-by-step to create a complete game while learning:

• 🎨 Pixel art & character design
• 💻 Beginner-friendly coding concepts
• 🕹️ Game mechanics & level building
• 🧠 Problem-solving & creativity
• 🤝 Teamwork and collaboration

And the best part?
Every student who completes the program will receive a FREE GameBoy to play their finished game!

🍕 Lunch will be provided each class day.
💯 This program is completely FREE.

June 2026

• June 2 & 3
• June 9 & 10
• June 16 & 17
• June 23 & 24

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Participants must be able to attend ALL class dates and times. Each class builds on the previous session, and students will continuously develop their games throughout the program.

Spaces are limited, so register early!

Get ready to create, code, and play your own retro-style video game this summer! 🎮✨

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Strong Future Technology Training Center (Cox Innovation Lab), 1001 C Street, Las Vegas, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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