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Build Games That Actually Matter

Learn social casino game development through hands-on projects. Write real code, solve actual problems, and build a portfolio that shows what you can do.

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Code-First Learning

Forget theory-heavy lectures. You'll be writing JavaScript from day one, building game mechanics that players actually enjoy. Our September 2025 cohort starts with slot machine algorithms and card game logic.

We focus on the technical stuff that matters: random number generation, user interface design, and performance optimization. Plus, you'll learn debugging techniques that'll save you hours of frustration later.

Real Project Experience

By the end of your program, you'll have built three complete games. Not simple demos — actual playable games with proper UI, sound effects, and smooth animations. Your portfolio will show employers exactly what you're capable of.

Past students have created everything from poker variants to themed slot games. Each project teaches different aspects of game development, from basic HTML5 canvas work to advanced CSS animations.

Student Spotlight: Poker Engine

Dmitri built this multiplayer poker engine during our winter 2025 intensive. It handles five-card draw with betting rounds, pot calculations, and hand rankings. The interface responds smoothly on both desktop and mobile devices.

What makes this project special? The clean separation of game logic and presentation. Dmitri can easily swap in new game variants or update the visual design without breaking anything.

The code includes proper error handling and input validation — stuff that matters when real users interact with your games. This is the kind of work that gets noticed by hiring managers.

Student-built poker game interface showing cards, betting controls, and player information panels

Technologies You'll Actually Use

We teach the tech stack that social casino companies actually deploy. No outdated frameworks or academic exercises — just the tools that power real gaming platforms.

JavaScript ES6+
HTML5 Canvas
CSS3 Animations
WebGL Basics
Node.js Backend
Socket.io
Game State Management
Mobile Responsive Design
Portrait of Felix Nakamura, lead game development instructor

Felix Nakamura

Lead Instructor • Former technical lead at three different gaming studios. Felix spent six years building slot games that millions of people played daily. He knows which coding patterns scale and which ones break under pressure.

Portrait of Booker Voss, JavaScript programming specialist

Booker Voss

JavaScript Specialist • Booker wrote the animation engine for a popular online blackjack platform. He teaches the performance tricks that keep games running smoothly, even when players open multiple tabs.

Development environment showing code editor with game logic and browser displaying animated slot machine interface

Advanced Animation Workshop

Our January 2026 intensive covers the animation techniques that make games feel responsive and engaging. You'll learn CSS transforms, JavaScript tweening libraries, and canvas-based particle effects.

The workshop includes performance profiling — how to identify bottlenecks that slow down your games. Students often discover their animations run 3x faster after applying these optimization techniques.

We also cover accessibility considerations. Your games should work well for players who prefer reduced motion or use keyboard navigation. It's not just good practice; many companies now require these features.

127

Students graduated since 2023

89%

Complete their final project

24

Average weeks to build portfolio

4.7/5

Average student rating

Learning Environment

Small class sizes mean you get actual feedback on your code. Our instructors review your work and suggest specific improvements — not just generic encouragement.

The October 2025 cohort is limited to 18 students. You'll work in pairs on some projects and solo on others. This mirrors how most development teams actually operate.

  • Weekly code reviews with detailed written feedback
  • Access to our private Discord for technical questions
  • Monthly guest talks from industry developers
  • Career guidance focused on gaming companies
  • Portfolio hosting and domain setup included
  • Alumni network for job referrals and advice

After graduation, you keep access to course materials and updates. The gaming industry moves fast, and we help our alumni stay current with new techniques and framework updates.