Our team of game developers, software developers, designers, entrepreneurs and STEM educators has developed a project based, online learning space with an award-winning curriculum so that kids & teens can discover the wonderful world of game development & coding anytime, from anywhere.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced developer, you’ll have a lot of fun with our projects and courses. Every month comes with a mix of projects and courses, ranging from simple to more advanced.

Game Techies is an online space where education, microlearning, gamification and entertainment are all rolled into one fun immersive experience. 

What sets us apart is our award winning curriculum, architectural teaching method and the support we offer, just ask for help and a real teacher will get back to you to help you get back on track.

Key to preparing children to find success in their future careers, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning builds skills that extend far beyond those needed in traditional science fields. Quality STEM experiences will empower your child to pursue varied interests, move into any industry with valuable skill sets and become a confident problem solver in any area of life.

STEM learning also promotes critical thinking, curiosity, persistence, decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship, acceptance of failure and more. Regardless of your child’s career aspirations, these skill sets will go a long way in preparing them for their future.

87%

of parents believe that schools are not preparing their children for the most relevant skills they need in the future.

DOUBLE

average salary expected by 2030 for jobs in STEM compared to today. These are the jobs that are currently among the best paying ones in the world.

USD 1083.17 MILLION

global Game Developer market size and is projected to grow by a CAGR of 11.6%.

Game Techies is designed for Windows and Mac computers/laptops. Keep in mind, however, that there are two (2) main parts to them: the video tutorials and the hands-on practical. Our video tutorials can be viewed on any device capable of streaming or supporting video playback. The coding and designing can only be performed on PC's or laptops. 

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The following minimum system specifications for PC or laptop:

Minimum requirements on Windows:

• Operating system: Windows 10 or 11 64-bit

• Processor: Processor with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz or better

• Memory: 4GB RAM or better

• Graphics Card: A computer less than 5 years old with a dedicated video card or a laptop less than 3 years old with an integrated video card.

Minimum requirements on Mac:

• Operating system: macOS 10.14 (High Sierra) and above

• Processor: Processor with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz or better

• Memory: 4GB RAM or better

• Graphics Card: A computer less than 5 years old with a dedicated video card or a laptop less than 3 years old with an integrated video card.

What sets us apart is the support we offer, just ask for help and a real teacher will get back to you to help you get back on track. We offer unlimited help desk support from friendly teachers. And they are easy to reach via the chat function or private WhatsApp group.

Game Techies's online teachers are experienced game developers, software developers, designers, entrepreneurs and STEM educators who make game development & coding fun and engaging! Whether students require set up assistance, have a question, or need support, our team is here to help ensure your child is not left behind!

Our safe & private Game Techies Club is a place for additional discussions, game reviews, valuable tips, invites to exclusive live social events, game jams, beta test programs hosted by professional developers, competitions and chat with our experts and other users. It is also a place where students can share their projects, show their skills as Game Techies and just chat about games.

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Game Techies is a monthly subscription starting from only R325 (ZAR) per month. One subscription for up to 2 students, each with their own login details. Cancel at any point. Please note prices are in South African Rand (ZAR). TRY FOR FREE!

We think you'll miss Game Techies, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. Cancelling your subscription will not cancel your current subscription. It just cancels your future auto-renewals. You cannot cancel midway through and be refunded. If you need assistance in cancelling, don't hesitate to contact our Support Team here.

We take the hassle out of having to sign back up every month. Like any other subscription, you will continue to receive your monthly subscription unless otherwise notified. 

Game Techies are designed for ages 11+. Game Techies are perfect for boys, girls, parents, beginners and experienced developers.

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Please note that your subscription is payable monthly, 6-monthly or annually via the Payfast subscription portal which works as a “debit” order. 

Yes, E-learning is ideal for kids & teens that are both excelling in their class and those that require assistance. Some kids are visual learners, while others learn at their own pace. E-learning platforms provide a non-judgmental and communicative way of imparting the right skills to your children. With E-learning your child will have the ability to learn from anywhere at anytime. 

Game Techies combine education, microlearning, gamification and entertainment for an immersive interactive experience that will keep your child engaged and interested and our educational content and projects are delivered in small bites, making it easy to learn and understand.

Our promise to you is that we will do everything we can to help your child become the best version of their talents and we will be there to support your child on their journey of discovery.

Teachers will check in on a regular basis to not only assist your child, but also to guide, inspire and mentor them to become the best they can be and to ensure they stay committed in pursuing their passions and interests.

Apart from building awesome games that can be shared with friends & monetized your child will develop problem-solving skills, self-confidence, creative skills, entrepreneurial skills, learn important STEM concepts and they will become creators of technology. They will learn about 2D & 3D game development for PC, console, VR and mobile, animation, game mechanics & physics, design, planning, project management, coding, math, marketing and much more.

They will also learn how to use Github and cutting edge AI tools to develop custom games. They will learn to publish their games to professional platforms like itch.io and many more.

BUT BEST OF ALL, they will learn and do all this while having fun and with the guidance of experienced teachers, unlimited support from real teachers and access to the exclusive Game Techies Club. 

Our self-paced program can be taken anytime – on your schedule. Students will watch HD video lessons, pause the videos, code, design, create, build and then test their work. Our friendly instructional team is there every step of the way with awesome support! Just ask for help and a teacher will get back to you to help you get back on track via our easy to use chat function or private WhatsApp group.

Game Techies's online teachers are experienced game developers, software developers, designers, entrepreneurs and STEM educators who make game development & coding fun and engaging! Whether students require set up assistance, have a question, or need support, our team is here to help ensure your child is not left behind!

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced developer, you’ll have a lot of fun with our projects and courses. Every month comes with a mix of projects and courses, ranging from simple to more advanced.

You can easily gift a subscription to Game Techies. When subscribing, simply use the details of the lucky person who will be using the program.

You will have unlimited access to our expert team. Our team is not just experts, they are passionate about helping students to become the best they can be! And they are easy to reach via the chat function or private WhatsApp group.

Should you have more questions or need assistance with anything else. 

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