Make fun games with Codemonkey Game Builder

In this video, we take a look at CodeMonkey’s Game Builder; the sandbox environment where students can bring together everything they’ve learned from previous CodeMonkey courses and start creating their own games from scratch. CodeMonkey already introduces students to both block-based and text-based coding, but the Game Builder is where those skills really come together. Students can choose their preferred coding style, work with preloaded sprites, animations, backgrounds, and example projects, and then start experimenting, modifying, and extending games in a much more open-ended way. I walk through how the Game Builder works, show the same project in both block and text coding so students can compare the two, and explore how games can be shared, either privately within a class or publicly through CodeMonkey’s Discover platform. We also look at how students can remix existing games, explore how others have coded them, and adapt those ideas into their own projects. This is a great next step once students have completed courses like Platformer, Frogger, or Sprite Animation, and it works particularly well for longer projects, capstone tasks, or ongoing game development that evolves as new coding skills are introduced. Why this matters in the classroom The Game Builder turns coding from a sequence of guided challenges into something far more creative and personal. Instead of starting from scratch every lesson, students can build a game over time, returning to it as they learn new concepts and immediately applying those skills in a meaningful context. It also supports comparison between block-based and text-based coding, helping students recognise patterns and make that transition more confidently. For teachers, it opens up opportunities for project-based learning, student showcases, peer feedback, and exemplar creation; all while keeping the technical barrier low and the creativity high. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:09 From courses to creating your own games 0:23 Thank you to CodeMonkey (sponsorship) 0:40 Where Game Builder sits in the course overview 0:53 What Game Builder is and how it works 1:12 Choosing block-based or text-based coding 1:30 Exploring a block-based Game Builder example 2:26 Opening the same project in text-based coding 3:05 Comparing block and text code 3:27 Sharing games within a class 3:58 Publishing games to CodeMonkey Discover 4:22 Exploring games made by other students 5:32 Remixing games and learning from others’ code 6:17 Using Game Builder as an ongoing class project 7:05 Getting started with CodeMonkey 7:12 Final thanks and next steps Watch previous videos in the series: ▶️ Coding for kids: CodeMonkeyJr in the Classroom: https://youtu.be/3hNVWqgF2yQ ▶️ Coding for Kids: Exploring Beaver Achiever: https://youtu.be/gjjVPP2-4aQ ▶️ Coding Adventure by CodeMonkey, is it any good?: https://youtu.be/YeAQ55DEyNA ▶️ Dodo does Maths: https://youtu.be/kQ-wVdBKs2Y ▶️ Game Creation with Frogger, Platformer, and Sprite animation: https://youtu.be/Xkh766KfMD0 💚💚💚 Thank you all our Channel members! If you'd like to become a member as well follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Mv2BsvWR03-s7S5CrNm3w/join And if you'd like to connect with me personally and support the channel even more, why not check out the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/eduflip You can also join our Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/538644703169584 💚💚💚 SERVICES AND SOFTWARE I USE DAILY: Video editing: https://sethideclercq.com/camtasia Amazing screenshots: https://sethideclercq/Snagit Website hosting: https://sethideclercq.com/bluehost Screenshots and GIFs: https://sethideclercq.com/snagit Courses: https://sethideclercq.com/teachable Email lists and newsletter: https://sethideclercq.com/convertkit Website building: https://sethideclercq.com/wix GEAR AND RESOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/flippedclassroomtutorials https://kit.co/FlippedTutorials My TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/eduflip Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. These videos have been made for educational purposes and all views or opinions expressed are my own.