Video Game Design Unit – Full Package!

Bring coding and creativity together with this complete Video Game Design Unit that walks students step-by-step through designing and building their own playable video game in MakeCode Arcade.

This resource is built to be engaging, structured, and easy for teachers to deliver, even if coding or game design isn’t your specialty.

Students learn core game development concepts while creating their own game using guided tutorials, warm-up activities, and a structured assessment task. The unit focuses on problem-solving, creativity, and digital design skills, while also reinforcing cybersafety and responsible digital behaviour.

The lessons are supported by clear video tutorials that demonstrate exactly how to build the game, meaning students can work independently and teachers can confidently facilitate the learning process.

Whether you’re a Digital Technologies teacher, STEM teacher, or simply looking for an exciting coding unit, this resource provides everything you need to run a successful game design project.

What’s Included
This complete unit package includes everything needed to teach a full game design project from start to finish:

• 7 step-by-step video tutorials guiding students through the game creation process (all 4K videos inlcuded + links to YouTube versions supplied)
• Warm-up coding activities to introduce key concepts before the project begins
• A structured assessment task where students design and build their own video game
• A modified assessment task for students with learning difficulties or lower literacy levels
• A clear marking guide to make grading simple and consistent
• A ready-to-use cybersafety presentation to help students design responsible digital content
• Links to YouTube tutorials so students can revisit instructions anytime

Why Teachers Love This Unit

• Minimal preparation required – everything is ready to go
• Video support for students – reduces teacher workload during lessons
• Differentiated assessment – supports mixed ability classrooms
• Highly engaging project-based learning
• Perfect for beginner game designers

Skills Students Will Learn
Students will develop skills in:

• Game design and planning
• Basic coding and debugging
• Creative digital design
• Problem solving and logical thinking
• Cyber safety and responsible online behaviour

Perfect For
This unit is ideal for:

• Middle school Digital Technologies classes
• STEM programs
• Coding clubs
• Game design introductions