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- Condition
- New
- Platform For Display
- Nintendo Switch
- Edition
- Standard
- Dimensions
- 0.42 x 7 x 5.98 in; 1.76 oz
- Weight
- 1.76 oz
- Publication Date
- June 11, 2021
- Type of item
- Video Game
Features 5
- Programming Made fun with help from the minds at Nintendo
- Build a game by going step-by-step through lessons and connecting Nodon, colorful creatures with distinct functions and personalities.
- Test your skills between each lesson and exercise those programming muscles
- Experiment in Free Programming and let your imagination run wild
- Go online to download games from other creators and share your own
Description
Programming made fun with help from the minds at Nintendo Kids can learn how to make their own games with guided lessons created by Nintendo. From a simple game of tag to a run-and-jump obstacle course, each lesson is broken down into multiple, manageable segments that let kids go at their own pace—and have fun in the process. Learn the basics of visual game programming By playing through interactive lessons, kids will learn the basics of visual game programming. Nodon, colorful creatures with distinct personalities, keep kids engaged through lessons with tips and motivating messages. With a simple press of a button, swap between the programming screen and the game screen—watch how programming changes the game on the fly. Track progress and build confidence After completing each lesson and building a game, kids will test their knowledge by completing Checkpoints—small puzzles or tasks to solve with programming. Master these skills and head to Free Programming mode to let your imagination (and programming chops) run wild. Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. Additional games and systems required. Sold separately. Nintendo. Game Builder Garage and Nintendo Switch are trademarks of Nintendo.
Specs 13
| Publication Date | June 11, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Computer Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 58 |
| UPC | 045496597658 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Nintendo Switch |
| Release date | June 11, 2021 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.42 x 7 x 5.98 inches; 1.76 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Language | English |
| Rated | Everyone |
| Item model number | HACPAWUXA |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
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Excellent for YOUNG programmers
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Standard
As an adult who likes video games I think I would like a few more features, for for the price if you have kids interested in programming this is a 10/10. There is a lot they can learn and do. Maybe it’ll run it’s course after a month or so and they’ll lose interest, but for $30 it’s way cheaper than the coding camps I was going to sign them up for. My 6 year old has now built 2 levels completely by himself. He just finished kindergarten so he’s not reading very much yet, but the tutorials and the picture style Nodons have allowed him to build by himself. I wouldn’t classify this as an adult game (although I’ve enjoyed making some things), I highly recommend it for kids interested in actual game programming.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021 by Bookworm87
Great game
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Standard
My son is 10 says this game is very fun
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2025 by Ally
Good for beginner coders
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Standard
This is great for anyone who wants to learn simple coding. It's a little tricky just because the codes get very cluttered, but it helps learners understand how codes work and interact with each other, and how to troubleshoot coding issues without needing to type and retype a lot. The codes are essentially all put together in boxes (with minimal editing abilities), you just drag and drop them and connect them together to get pieces to do what you want and look how you want.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2025 by Faye
Fun but be prepare to search the web if you prefer playing over making
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A fun game for all audience, especially those with some interest in game design but not quite at the point of programming them. Definitely built more for making games than playing them as the systems make it impossible to find other games to play without the assistance of 3rd party websites specializing in finding game codes. There is no search options within the game itself and the only thing you're given in terms of sharing your game is a "game code" that you have to directly share with your friends or a 3rd party site.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022 by Sir R
500+ objects!
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Standard
The first popular review has a mistake. There is a 512 object limit. NOT 32. There is a 32 limit on "fancy" objects that are more detailed. That leaves you with 480 other objects to fool around with. I made a test room with 500+ total objects all on screen at once including: overhead gamescreen viewpoint (1 nodon), a person that can walk and jump (4 nodons), 32 apples (fancy objects), and 475 boxes (simple objects). If the boxes are immovable the game runs fine, if you make all 475 movable there will understandably be slowdown/framerate drops because they're all interacting with each other with physics. If you take the time, with 400+ simple objects you could create a large 3D world with all sorts of little details, the player can run around looking to collect the 32 apples like a mario 3D platformer level. Or you could collect 100 simple spheres instead of apples. Interactables are not limited to fancy objects. The program is limited in a lot of ways, but not "Only able to add 32 objects per level" limited. You cannot directly model or alter 3D geometry but you can combine the simple objects to form more intricate shapes. An early example someone made is a Nintendogs clone: They used groups of boxes to create a body, limbs, head etc. and then created simple single joint animation for each part. The final appearance is a boxy dog, freely running, chasing and grabbing a ball. Making something like a Nintendogs clone takes a lot of know-how/trial and error. GBG is definitely no Little Big Planet or Dreams where you can much more easily create a custom 3D model+animation using an intuitive visual interface. In GBG you will often be on a screen with settings buttons and number sliders, adjusting variables, then switching to the game screen to see the results. There is also the basic 2D view editor for moving objects around and making connections between nodon, which is easy enough when making simple games. This game teaches the concepts of programming for beginners. Or if you know a little about programming already its fun to see what can be done within the limitations. A $20 Nintendo Online Membership is required to download other peoples games and to share your own online, which is a shame. Being able to easily share your game and get feedback from players would be encouraging, and playing other peoples games can give you inspiration for your own games. An additional $20 paywall means the player population is segmented, resulting in less of these interactions. Which leads to less inspiration for those who pay for online as well. It's a bad idea all around for a creative game. And to further this problem, there is no easy built-in way to browse online games. You have to know a 10 digit code for a specific game or creator and type it in yourself. This will further reduce the spread of ideas. There is a fanmade browsing site that you can use to look up codes on your computer or phone, but this should have been included in the game itself, with the ability to download games and follow a creator with a single click. If you're familiar with Nintendo this is nothing new. They're always trying to stifle online interactions in their games.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021 by zeddy
Great game, waiting for updates
Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Standard
I preordered this game. Nintendo needs to throw in an update where we can see how many people downloaded our games and possibly even a ranking system. Jst thumbs up or thumbs down. Obviously the game hub would be awesome, but that's a much bigger update. Just let us see the feedback for our creations lol. Otherwise, the core of the game is really fun. You have a bunch of different options and u can make the logic really complex. Would recommend, but would also appreciate that update.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021 by gabriel cohavy
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Platform For Display: Nintendo Switch
Edition: Standard
In great shape! Worked great! No issues at all!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026 by Nancy MArtell
A fun introduction to object oriented programming
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9 year old boy is really enjoying going through the different lessons. It is a very kid friendly introduction to programming. Various objects need to be placed and connected and then their preferences altered to make them act the way you want. Anxious to see, once he finishes the lessons, will he take the various components and create a new game outside of the lessons. Wish there was a companion book for this game.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021 by K