Build your own game
Turn your idea into a playable game you can publish and share.
No code
Describe what you want in the Mindblown chat, in plain words, and the bot builds it.
Certificate
Your certificate has your name on it, and your game stays live on Mindblown for anyone to play.
What you'll build
A small game with one core action, one screen, and a run under three minutes. You'll build it on Mindblown, refine it through the lessons, and test it with real players. Small on purpose, because small games get finished.
What you'll learn
Nine lessons, nine rules. Every lesson has one rule you'll still remember next month.
Think like a designer
“One line before one pixel.” Write your game in one line: the verb, the goal, the tension.
The core loop
“Every tap deserves a reply.” Make every action pay off: feedback, reward, repeat.
The first 60 seconds
“Nobody reads. Everybody taps.” Get a new player acting in five seconds, with no text.
Game feel
“Players forget the score. They remember the hit.” Add impact and sound, and tune it by feel.
Playtesting
“Watch. Don't explain.” Watch three players in silence and fix what they show you.
Difficulty and pacing
“Fair is when players blame themselves.” Build a ramp with rest beats and failure that feels fair.
Progression
“Give them a reason to come back tomorrow.” Give players a goal for the session, the day and the week.
First impression
“Say the verb before they tap.” Make the title, cover and screenshots that sell your game.
Final project
“A game that needs you in the room is still a draft.” Publish, test and write a one-page design note.
How every lesson works
Seven small steps. One step forward for your game
SEE IT
1. See the result Your goal, in 10 seconds. 2. Learn the idea One principle. One rule. 3. See a real example How a familiar game does it.
TRY IT
4. Play the demo Try the game inside the lesson. 5. Copy the prompt The exact message that built it.
MAKE IT
6. Build your version Apply it to your own game. 7. Check your work A short checklist. Common mistakes to avoid.
Your instructor
Michael Khripin Michael has spent 25+ years in game production, LiveOps and monetization, including Nexters (Hero Wars) and Wargaming. He wrote Game Shops: Ultimate Guidelines, and in his Game Dev Uncovered newsletter he takes apart how successful games are built. On Mindblown he made Rainbow Clash.
Course Prerequisites
No coding experience needed
Just curiosity and an idea for a small game
A computer and internet connection
You’ll build and test your game in the browser
A Mindblown account
Free to sign up. The course promo code adds 30 million building tokens, on any plan.
Certificate
Pass the three module quizzes and get your final game approved against the course checklist. Your certificate has your name on it, and your game stays live on Mindblown for anyone to play. Bonus: reach 100 players outside your own account and you get 10 million extra tokens; reach 1,000 and you get 100 million.
Frequently asked questions
The essentials before you build.
Do I need to code?
No. Describe your game in plain words; Mindblown builds it. Learn what to ask for and how to judge the result.
How long does it take?
About 4 hours of lessons and building. Go at your own pace—typically 1–2 weeks.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Mindblown is for ages 13 and over.
Can I use my own idea?
Yes. Lesson 1 helps you scope it into a small game you can finish.
Can I copy a famous game?
Borrow a mechanic, but create your own name, characters and look. Mindblown doesn’t host copies of other brands.
Why is my game different?
That’s normal. Use each exercise’s checklist to judge your build, then ask the bot for changes in plain words.
What does it cost?
The course is FREE. Its promo code adds 30 million building tokens to your Mindblown account, on any plan, the free one too. That's plenty for the whole course. Playing is always free.
How do I get certified?
Pass all three module quizzes and get your final game approved against the course checklist. Your certificate has your name on it, and your game stays live on Mindblown for anyone to play.
What comes next?
Course 2, From Spec to Game: brief the bot for bigger features. Course 3, Retention and LiveOps: metrics, events and multiplayer.
Start the course
9 lessons · ~ 4 hours · FREE, with 30M building tokens · certificate