About GameUp Africa

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About GameUp Africa

GameUp Africa is an online training program for entry-level game developers. The program is designed to take you from zero to building games such as endless runners, match 3 and platformers. You will learn how to develop, refine, and package popular games for Android and the Google Play Store.

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Knowledge Series

2023 GUA Knowledge Series w/Genna Gizzi - Maliyo Games

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Why Join the Bootcamp?

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State-of-the-Art Curriculum

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Project-based Learning

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International Mentors

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Peer Support Community

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Who Can Apply?

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Who Can Apply?

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Technical Skills

Individuals with existing programming knowledge are preferred

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Location

You must be from any country in Africa

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Device Requirement

Must own a computer and a smartphone

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Duration

Able to participate in a 5-month training programme

Testimonials

“At some point, you start doing something and it fills you with an overwhelmingly evangelical zeal and you instantly decide that you want to keep doing that for the rest of your life. That, is game development for me.’’

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Dorothy

Nairobi, Kenya

“The bootcamp so far has been a wonderful experience and I'm still gaining a lot. I've been given a lot of opportunities through this bootcamp not only to build myself on game development but to also lead a wonderful team. Its been so awesome!”

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Adewale

Oyo, Nigeria

“It was such a great experience for me because I still can’t believe I’m able to create my own game.“

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Dorothy

Accra, Ghana

“GameUp Africa is a dream that became reality, the salt that was missing to add savour to what i love doing, making games“

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David

Johannesburg, South Africa

“I found myself fortunate to be a part of a passionate community from individuals all over the continent and this gave me the lift I needed to keep up with my ambition of becoming an integral part in the industry.“

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Chenwie

Bamenda, Cameroon

  • “ At some point, you start doing something and it fills you with an overwhelmingly evangelical zeal and you instantly decide that you want to keep doing that for the rest of your life. That, is game development for me. ’’

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    Dorothy

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • “The bootcamp has enabled me to share space with internationals with similar game development goals as I pursue my career. I'm grateful for that.”

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    Adewale

    Oyo, Nigeria

  • “It was such a great experience for me because I still can’t believe I’m able to create my own game.“

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    Dorothy

    Accra, Ghana

  • “GameUp Africa is a dream that became reality, the salt that was missing to add savour to what i love doing, making games“

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    David

    Johannesburg, South Africa

  • “I found myself fortunate to be a part of a passionate community from individuals all over the continent and this gave me the lift I needed to keep up with my ambition of becoming an integral part in the industry.“

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    Chenwie

    Bamenda, Cameroon

Key Dates

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Application Deadline

20th August 2023

Assessment Day

23rd August 2023

Learning Starts

28th August 2023
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