NEW: Mastery Topic
Build and Launch Your Own Video Game
Compete, earn coins, win prizes, and qualify for State Championships.
Get StartedWhat if the next game you played was one you built yourself? Join the Game Development Mastery Topic to learn real skills, climb ranks, and unlock rewards.
Why should you join?
- Compete against schools to create the best video game.
- Get invited to our State Championships event.
- Gain XP to earn coins for bigger prizes.
- Build an impressive portfolio with projects and skill certifications for college applications & jobs.
Game Development Mastery Topic Info
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What’s in this Mastery Topic? 🎮
- 126 Game Dev skills to master
- 7 challenges to complete
- State Championships Qualifier
What is a Mastery Topic?
A structured pathway that covers real-world skills in a dedicated topic (ex: Game Dev).
How do Mastery Topics work?
- Gain XP with each content piece you complete to earn coins for prizes.
- Climb Mastery Ranks by completing content & passing each Mastery Challenge.
- Earn Skill Certifications for each rank you complete.
- The content in each rank will help you score higher in the challenge! Higher score = more coins for prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Mastery Ranks? The current level within a mastery topic (most topics have ~8–12 ranks).
- How do I earn Skill Certifications? Pass the end-of-rank Mastery Challenges (each challenge = 1 certificate).
- How do I qualify for States? Complete the final rank challenge at the end of the topic for an opportunity to qualify for our State Championships.
- How do I earn XP, coins & prizes? Watch the video linked HERE for a quick overview.
- Will there be more Mastery Topics? Yes—more topics are coming to The NotWork.
- Do I need to complete all ranks? Nope! Go at your own pace and in the order that makes sense to you.
Questions? Reach out to our team at support@thenotwork.org