Learn to make games from the minds at Nintendo Have you ever dreamed of building your own video games? The Game Builder Garage software is a great place to start! Anyone can learn the basics of game design and visual programming with step-by-step lessons. Power up with a new skill Learning something new is like gaining a real-life power-up! Game Builder Garage helps you understand the basics of visual programming in a fun, memorable way. With your new power-up, you just might look at the video games and apps you enjoy every day in a different way. Continue learning to power yourself up even further! Flex your creative muscles Ready to take the lead? Let your imagination-and curiosity-run wild in Free Programming, where the sky is the limit! Add Nodon to your programming screen and decide how they interact to bring your game to life. You can even choose the music or an exciting theme. Even if you're not quite sure what to make, playing around with Nodon might just give you a great idea or two. Set Contains: game card

Create your own games - Learn how to make games (and have fun doing it) with interactive lessons. Build and play - The included guided lessons can teach you how to build seven fun games. Here are a few you can make. Power up with a new skill - Learning something new is like gaining a real-life power-up! Game Builder Garage helps you understand the basics of visual programming in a fun, memorable way. With your new power-up, you just might look at the video games and apps you enjoy every day in a different way. Continue learning to power yourself up even further! Flex your creative muscles - Ready to take the lead? Let your imagination—and curiosity—run wild in Free Programming, where the sky is the limit! Add Nodon to your programming screen and decide how they interact to bring your game to life. You can even choose the music or an exciting theme. Even if you’re not quite sure what to make, playing around with Nodon might just give you a great idea or two. Share with friends - Exchange codes with friends to download their games and share your own! Check out the programming behind downloaded games. You can even use this feature to work with friends.

Learn how to make games with help from the minds at Nintendo

Kids can learn how to make their own games with guided lessons created by Nintendo. From a simple game of tag to a run-and-jump obstacle course, each lesson is broken down into multiple, manageable segments that let kids go at their own pace—and have fun in the process.

Learn the basics of visual programming

By playing through interactive lessons, kids will learn the basics of visual game programming. Nodon, colorful creatures with distinct personalities, keep kids engaged through lessons with tips and motivating messages. With a simple press of a button, swap between the programming screen and the game screen—watch how programming changes the game on the fly.

Track progress and build confidence

After completing each lesson and building a game, kids will test their knowledge by completing Checkpoints—small puzzles or tasks to solve with programming. Master these skills and head to Free Programming mode to let your imagination (and programming chops) run wild.

Show off and share your creations with friends

Create your own multiplayer game

Want to create some competition? Add in a multiplayer function and pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend. It’s up to you (and your Nodon friends) to decide what type of game you want to make.

Exchange codes and download* games from friends

Exchange codes with friends who have Game Builder Garage to download* their games and share your own! Check out the programming behind those downloaded games for inspiration. You can even share games with friends nearby over local wireless** to work together on your masterpiece.