Introduction to Game Design & Coding in Unreal Engine

This project-based learning kit is designed to introduce educators and students to the fundamentals of coding and game development using Unreal Engine. Following a series of five structured, one-hour lessons, participants will build their first 3D game from the ground up. You will start with the basics of collision detection, then learn to create moving platforms using loops. You'll also explore Blueprints (Unreal's visual scripting system) to add power-ups, manage collectibles, and use conditional statements to create unlockable areas. The kit concludes with polishing your game by building a heads-up display (HUD) and publishing your creation. This is a perfect entry point for learning computer science concepts in a fun, interactive 3D environment.