Roblox Coding for Kids: Game Design with AI (Ages 8-12)
What you'll learn
- Create an account in Roblox, download Roblox Studio, and navigate its interface, including using tools such as Select, Move, Scale, and Rotate
- Learn about player movement, including sprinting, super jump, and using AI-assisted code
- Create and implement a rewards system, such as collecting coins, adding sound effects, and storing points using leaderstats
- Learn how to use Tween Service, create NPCs using Rig Builder, and implement AI-driven behaviors like chasing and pathfinding
Requirements
- Desktop computer, MacBook or Windows laptop (no Chromebooks)
- No coding experience required
Description
In this course, your child will learn how to create their own Roblox games using Roblox Studio, the game development tool used by the pros.
Starting from the basics, they'll explore the ins and outs of Roblox Studio, mastering essential tools like Select, Move, Scale, and Rotate. They'll also dive into the concept of parent-child relationships and write scripts in Lua, laying the foundation for their game development skills.
As they progress, they'll learn to create engaging game mechanics that will keep players hooked. From player movement techniques like sprinting and super jumps to implementing rewards systems with coins, sound effects, and leaderstats, they'll learn how to make their games come alive. They'll even harness the power of AI to assist in coding.
Building immersive game worlds is an essential part of game development, and this course has you and your kid covered. They'll learn how to design and construct captivating environments using Roblox Studio's features. From fading out blocks with Tween Service to creating lifelike NPCs using Rig Builder and AI-driven behaviors, they'll bring game worlds to life.
By the end of this course, your child will have the skills and confidence to develop, publish, and share their own games on the Roblox platform.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian purchase the course and manage your enrollment and participation. Adults, by enrolling in this course, you agree that you are obtaining these materials to supervise your child's education.
Who this course is for:
- Parents with children ages 8-12 interested in building a game in Roblox Studio and learning how to code
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 85 Reviews
- 503 Students
- 1 Course
Award-winning educator with a passion for teaching kids to code. Cecilia has taught thousands of kids to code across five states through her first company, Coder Kids, and has 5+ years experience building products across AI, Grocery and Fintech. She holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the George Washington University and is a proud Gates Millennium Scholar. She enjoys board games with her family, cuddling with her teenager and playing pretend with her 4-year old.