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Learn game making in an hour
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12 students

Learn game making in an hour

Understand game development with Defold engine
Created byMDC lessons Development company
Last updated 1/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Create and manipulate game objects in the Defold engine.
  • Learn the basics of Lua scripting for game development.
  • Understand the principles of game design and player experience.
  • Implement movement, collision, and interactions in your game.
  • Use animations and sprites to bring characters and objects to life.
  • Design levels and scenes for engaging gameplay.
  • Apply sound effects and music to enhance the game atmosphere.
  • Debug and optimize your game for smooth performance.
  • Publish and share your completed game with others.

Course content

2 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 49m total length

  • New project2:44

    Lesson teaches how to create new game project using Defold game engine.

  • Useful links and info0:13

    Useful educational content.

  • Collection4:17

    In the lesson you will learn about collection, how to create new object, how to create new script, and how to add script as an object component.

  • Lua script5:06

    In 3rd lesson you will learn about Lua script language, default script functions, code lines and editing.

  • Print to console3:01

    Learn how to print output to console from script.

  • The sprite4:15
  • Position2:50

    In this lesson you will learn how to position game object using Lua script.

  • Variables10:02

    In the lesson you will learn about variables, default update function and conditional branching to make object move on x-axis.

  • Input8:13

    In the lesson you will learn about input bindings and codding a keyboard input for game character movement.

  • Game plan12:03

    In this lesson you will learn about atlas component for efficient image storing, and about simple animation.

Requirements

  • No prior experience is needed! This course is designed for complete beginners. All you need is a curiosity for games and a willingness to learn. We’ll guide you step by step, so no programming, design, or game development knowledge is required. Just bring your computer and enthusiasm!

Description

Do you want to create your own video games but don’t know where to start? Game Development in 1 Hour is a beginner-friendly course that will take you step by step through the process of building a real game using the Defold engine. No prior experience is needed—just your curiosity and willingness to learn.

In this course, you will learn how to work with collections and game objects, organizing your project efficiently and understanding how each piece interacts. You will discover how to use default functions like "init", "update", and "input" to control game logic and make your game respond to player actions.

You will also learn:

  • Design game levels using tiles and tile-maps for structured and visually engaging environments

  • Implement smooth game object movements

  • Add animations to bring characters and objects to life

  • Create interactive elements to make your game dynamic and engaging

By the end of this course, you will have created your own playable game, gained a strong understanding of the basic building blocks of game development, and built the confidence to continue creating more advanced projects. Whether you want to make games as a hobby or start a career in game development, this course gives you the tools and knowledge to bring your ideas to life and start your journey as a game creator.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to create their own video games, even with no prior experience. It’s ideal for beginners, hobbyists, students, or aspiring game developers who want a quick, hands-on introduction to game development. If you’re curious about coding, game design, or just want to make your ideas come to life, this course is for you.

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