CLIMB presents

Game
Workshop

Build your first game in a weekend. No experience needed.

May 16 & 17, 2026 Reykjavík 13:00 – 17:00

Make a game in a weekend

This game workshop is a hands-on, two-day deep dive into game creation using Godot which is one of the world's best free and open-source game engines. Whether you're a coder, an artist, a designer, a musician, or just someone with a game idea you've never acted on, this workshop is built for you. You'll leave with a playable game, new skills, and a community around you.

What you'll learn

From idea to playable game

Game Engine Fundamentals

We'll use Godot as our tool, but the focus is on how game engines work in general. The fundamentals you pick up here apply to any game engine you use in the future.

2D Game Creation

Build a playable 2D game and learn about all of the core pieces that make up a game.

Game Design Thinking

Learn how to shape your ideas into something playable and fun. We'll talk about what makes games feel good and how to make decisions when you're stuck.

How to Keep Going

Finishing games is hard. We'll share the mindset, tools, and community resources that help you ship a project instead of abandoning it.

Schedule

Three events,
one unforgettable week

May 13 Tuesday

Meet & Greet

18:00 – 21:00

Rooftop bar, Loft, Bankastræti 7, Reykjavík

An informal evening open to everyone, whether you're joining the workshop or just curious about game development in Iceland. Come meet the team, chat with other participants, and get a feel for what the week has in store. No ticket needed, just show up.

Free
May 16 Saturday

Workshop Day 1

Doors 12:30  ·  13:00 – 17:00

Síðumúli 35 (Stefna), 108 Reykjavík

We start from zero. Lectures on Godot and game design, then a fully guided hands-on session where everyone builds their first scene together. Food and coffee included.

May 17 Sunday

Workshop Day 2

Doors 12:30  ·  13:00 – 17:00

Síðumúli 35 (Stefna), 108 Reykjavík

Deeper into Godot. You work on your own game while instructors roam the room. There's also a guest lecture and a Q&A session. Finish the day with a playable game and a certificate of completion.

May 20 Tuesday

Demo Day

18:00 - 21:00

hafnar.haus, Reykjavík

Participants present the games they built during and after the workshop. Open to friends, family, and anyone interested in Iceland's game development scene.

Free

From the last workshop

See what it's like

Here's a peek at what happened at our Game Dev Workshop in April 2026.

What's included

Everything you need to succeed.

The ticket covers both workshop days. Bring a charged laptop, we handle everything else.

  • Guided instruction across both days
  • Food, snacks, and coffee during the workshop
  • Guest lecture from the game industry
  • Certificate of completion
  • Free meet & greet event before the workshop
  • Free showcase event to present your game

Workshop fees may be reimbursable through trade unions.