Gear's House Gaming Series: Master Web3 Game Development in Mexico City

Blockchain Video Game Development

Learn how to create decentralized, secure, and transparent video games using blockchain technology.

About the course

This course is designed to introduce enthusiasts to the emerging world of blockchain-based video games. Participants will learn how to integrate blockchain technologies to create decentralized games that are not only fun but also secure and transparent, leveraging the unique properties of blockchain technology such as immutability and digital ownership.

Goal

Develop your game and receive both technical and marketing support to help it grow.

Course Schedule
From February 13, 2025 to June 12, 2025. 3-hour session once a week, every Thursday
Duration: 4.5 months (18 weeks). Total hours: 54 hours
Participant profile
Ideal for game developer enthusiasts with basic programming skills and knowledge in OOP
Languages and tools
Rust, C#, Vara Network, Unity, Polkadot Gaming SDK
Certification
A certificate in form of an NFT for completion at the end of the course, endorsing their acquired knowledge and skills in blockchain game development
Global community
Every session will be recorded in English, providing an opportunity for all interested developers worldwide

Course Objectives

_01Understand the fundamentals of video game development: design and programming
_02Learn to integrate blockchain elements into video games
_03Develop skills in smart contract programming and implementation in games
_04Create and manage digital assets (tokens and NFTs) within a game

Vara Arcade

Each participant must unveil their game at a community event designed to showcase these innovative creations. By engaging with the community, participants can gather feedback and refine their games. The standout games chosen by the community will receive backing from the Gear Foundation, which includes technical support to launch their games on the mainnet. This approach not only fosters a collaborative atmosphere but also ensures that the most promising projects have the resources they need to succeed.

Outcomes

/ By the end of the course, participants will have a fully functional prototype for a blockchain-based video game running on Vara Network.

/ This course offers recorded lessons in Spanish and English. Whether you're catching up on missed sessions, revisiting key concepts, or taking the course at your own pace, these recordings provide an accessible and comprehensive asynchronous learning experience.

Teaching Methodology

_01Theoretical classes for key fundamentals
_02Practical workshops for development and programming
_03Supervised final project

Module #1. Game Design
- Genre Selection
- Level Design
- Game Mechanics Design
- Game Flow Design
Module #2. Monetization
Module #3. Game Programming
- Introduction to Scripting
- Gameplay
- Input
- Cameras
- Physics
- Animation
- Navigation
- UI
- Audio
- Rendering: Lighting, Shaders, VFX
- Persistent Data
- Architecture
- Mobile
Module #4. Foundations of Blockchain Gaming
- Blockchain Introduction
- Vara Network Pillars, Unique Features and Gaming Tech Stack
- Overview of the Blockchain Gaming Market
  Smart Contract Development on Vara Network (Video Game Perspective)
  Creation and Management of Digital Assets:
  / Wallet Connection
  / NFT Design and Development
  / Cryptocurrency Integration
Module #5. Final Project: Creating a Mini Blockchain Game
4 weeks
- Game Planning and Design
- Implementation and Launch on Vara Test Network