Nintendo Switch Game Builder Garage [US]

Learn to make games from the minds at Nintendo 

Have you ever dreamed of building your own video games? The Game Builder Garage™ software is a great place to start! Anyone can learn the basics of game design and visual programming with step-by-step lessons.

Create Your Own Games 

Learn how to make games (and have fun doing it) with interactive lessons.

Build and Play 

The included guided lessons can teach you how to build seven fun games. Here are a few you can make.

Tag Showdown - Build a game of tag for two people to play. Watch your head! 

On a Roll - Steady now! Use motion controls to roll the ball through the maze.

Thrill Racer - Take on a computer driver in an exciting race to the finish line.

Power Up with New Skill 

Learning something new is like gaining a real-life power-up!

Game Builder Garage helps you understand the basics of visual programming in a fun, memorable way.

With your new power-up, you just might look at the video games and apps you enjoy every day in a different way. Continue learning to power yourself up even further!

Flex your Creative Muscles