Arcade Games Courses and Certifications

MW Restoration

Restoration of Old Football Arcade Machine from 1920s

Uncover the meticulous process of reviving a 1920s Belgian football arcade machine, balancing functionality with preserving its historical charm and mechanical ingenuity.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Marco Bucci

Character Art and Animation Analysis in '90s Arcade Games

Explore character art and animation techniques from '90s arcade games, covering anatomy, drawing fundamentals, and professional animation tips.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Learn computer science by programming arcade games, picking up programming fundamentals through building playable games.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

media.ccc.de

Die Faszination des echten Kugelspiels - Eine Geschichte der Flipperautomaten

Delve into the fascinating world of pinball machines, exploring their history, mechanics, and cultural impact through personal experiences, technical insights, and hands-on demonstrations of these classic arcade games.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Devoxx

Back to the Future - How 80s Arcade Games Taught Me Clojure

Discover how developing a 2D arcade game can be an effective method for learning Clojure and functional programming, turning frustration into an engaging educational experience.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Devoxx

Back to the Future - How 80s Arcade Games Taught Me Clojure

Discover how developing a 2D game can help master Clojure and functional programming concepts. Learn through practical code examples inspired by classic arcade games.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Classic Game Postmortem - Q*bert

A postmortem of Q*bert explores its arcade history, hardware, programming challenges, testing, naming, and problems after release.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Dave's Garage

Learn to Build an AI to Play Tempest Step by Step

Master AI development by building a complete artificial intelligence system to play the classic vector arcade game Tempest, guided through each step of the process.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Code with Ania Kubów

Code Space Invaders in JavaScript

Learn to build the classic Space Invaders game using JavaScript, enhancing your coding skills while creating an engaging and nostalgic gaming experience.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Playful Technology

Building an "Orbital" Arduino Escape Room Puzzle Prop

Learn to build an Arduino-based electronic escape room puzzle that tests reactions and dexterity. Create a rotating LED game with multiple difficulty levels, visual feedback, and an electromagnetic lock release mechanism.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Code with Ania Kubów

Building Pac-Man Game in JavaScript - 1 Hour Tutorial

Learn to build a functional Pac-Man game using JavaScript in just one hour, covering game logic, movement mechanics, and basic AI for ghost characters.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unreal Engine

Classic Arcade UEFN Build Along

Dive into building an arcade-inspired experience with Unreal Engine's UEFN, drawing inspiration from classic arcade games.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

WEareTROOPERS

Hacking Arcades for Fun - Insert Coin

Explore arcade game vulnerabilities and hacking techniques in this engaging talk on security flaws in gaming systems, offering insights for both enthusiasts and security professionals.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kevin McAleer

Build Your Own Miniature Retro Arcade

Learn how to construct a custom miniature arcade machine using laser-cut components, create a custom controller, and set up RetroPi for an authentic retro gaming experience.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

DevSecCon

Build Multi-User MCP Servers No Headaches Edition with Arcade

Master building secure, multi-user Model Context Protocol servers with fine-grained authorization and production-ready best practices using Arcade.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video