CLIMB presents
Build your first game in a weekend. No experience needed.
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
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.
Build a playable 2D game and learn about all of the core pieces that make up a game.
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.
Finishing games is hard. We'll share the mindset, tools, and community resources that help you ship a project instead of abandoning it.
Schedule
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.
FreeDoors 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.
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.
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.
FreeFrom the last workshop
Here's a peek at what happened at our Game Dev Workshop in April 2026.
What's included
The ticket covers both workshop days. Bring a charged laptop, we handle everything else.
Workshop fees may be reimbursable through trade unions.
Melína Kolka
CEO & Co-founder
Graphic designer with a focus on marketing, deeply involved in Iceland's gaming community. Founder of TÍK (Tölvuleikjasamtök íslenzkra kvenna), Iceland's association for women in games, and previously vice-chair of the Icelandic Esports Federation.
Rúnar Vestmann
CTO & Co-founder
Software developer, teacher, and indie creator who's taught his own courses on web and game development for years. His main focus nowadays is the journey from idea to execution, whether it's music, writing, game development, or anything in between.
Two days. One engine. A game you built yourself.
May 16 & 17, 2026 · Reykjavík
