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ORE BOUND
Ayden Dyer
Ayden is one of the first Ninjas that started at Code Ninjas Guelph when it opened. He has shown immense growth in the program and has worked extremely hard on his Black Belt project. His game, Ore Bound, is about the player having to hit resources to progress and reach the objectives to complete the game.
Guelph, ON
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BALLBLASTA
Ethan McCutcheon
In Ethan’s Black Belt project, BallBlasta, you take control of a fast and powerful rocket car, and your goal is to outmaneuver your opponent to achieve goals! Beware, however, as a boss lurks in a hidden level! This game is inspired by Rocket League, but with all assets being made in house!
South Dayton, OH
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MAX'S SPACE JOURNEY
Anthony DiTullio
After several years at Code Ninjas, Anthony has completed his Black Belt project, Max's Space Journey. It follows a NASA scientist who is transported and needs to find his way home through secret passages and portals. Outside of programming, Anthony can recite 160 digits of "Pi" by memory, and was dual enrolled in college while still in 6th grade. He is the international Kumon Math and English "dual program" record holder in speed, having completed the entire Math program in only 10 months and the entire English program in 1 month at 11 years old while in 5th grade. He has also been a member of the high IQ Society "MENSA" since 9 years old.
Yorba Linda, CA
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A SIMPLE PLATFORMER
Nicholas Xie
With inspiration from a game called "Just a Platformer", Nicholas strived to create a simple and satisfying platforming experience for his Black Belt project. It becomes clear how much effort was put into it as you realize that every asset within the game was made by him from scratch! You'll have to test your reflexes and be precise to beat this challenging thrill ride!
North Vancouver, BC
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THE ENDLESS RUN OF CODEY
Jacob Halperin
Jacob's Black Belt project, The Endless Run of Codey, is inspired by previous games he created at Code Ninjas. In this game, you must keep running and collecting candies to reach the target score. Once you hit the target score you can either continue to the next level or try and set a high score on the current level in free play.
Las Vegas, NV
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SUSHI MANIA
Chelsea Luk
Added another recipe and ingredient which is used in certain levels Added a new cut-scene to explain how to make the new recipe Added an image in the top left to show what recipe to make Additional tweaks made to the menu, win, and lose scenes In level 3, the salmon box's position is randomized, and another cut-scene was made to explain it Added the ability to pause by pressing escape The rice mechanic involving circular motions was not added, because it was difficult to code and find fitting assets for it
Markham, ON
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RED'S ADVENTURE
Titomi Adebayo
As a game developer, Titomi has great attention to detail, especially when it comes to what matters most: the core gameplay mechanics. He was inspired by some of his favorite games to implement fantastic momentum based controls with a great sense of speed for a 2D platformer. He spent lots of time fine-tuning the controls, and it really shows!
Markham, ON
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OUT OF TIME
Kim Sibiryakov
Kim has been with Code Ninjas for three years, and during that time, he’s shown a lot of determination and focus in his work. His Black Belt Game, Out of Time, is a dodging game where enemies use cool abilities to create obstacles, and the player gets unique powers that they utilize to dodge the obstacles. The challenge is that there's a timer, and you must survive for the entire duration, or you will lose, adding even more excitement and pressure to the game.
Halifax, NS
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FLAPPY NINJA
Amirsam Nasrinpay
Amirsam took inspiration from the classic mobile game "Flappy Bird" to make a fun game with very intriguing level design for his Black Belt project! We are also very thankful to him for theming it based on Code Ninjas! He spent a long time on it and we hope you enjoy!
North Vancouver, BC
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ROTATION
Matthew White
Matthew has loved puzzle games since a very young age. His Black Belt project, Rotation, is a simple but difficult puzzle game where you roll a ball through a wooden maze by rotating the maze itself. You will face many difficult challenges through a series of 20 levels. Can you pass all 20 levels?
London, ON
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SPEED RACER
Marvin Lim
Marvin has been at Code Ninjas Hoffman Estates for 4 years. Marvin's hobbies include playing Badminton and video games. His Black belt project, Speed Racer, took inspiration from the Red Belt project Codey Raceway. The game includes running through a course and dodging obstacles with a few twists on some levels. He hopes that anyone playing the game will have lots of fun but warns that you may get a bit frustrated.
Hoffman Estates, IL
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SPACE JUMPER
Dhruv Mukherjee
Dhruv's Black Belt project, Space Jumper, is a platformer game in which the player ascends from the Earth to the edge of Space. It has fun music and multiple obstacles for the player to overcome! In his free time, Dhruv enjoys playing soccer and the guitar.
Princeton, NJ
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HIDDEN GEMS
Eugene Lee
Eugene is a visionary coder who infuses creativity into every project he takes on. His Black Belt project, Hidden Gems, is an exciting and immersive adventure for young players, inspired by his favorite game, Dungeon Quest. This brilliantly designed game challenges players to find hidden gems within a time limit across three thrilling levels, all while overcoming obstacles. Eugene's dedication to excellence and innovation shines through, making Hidden Gems a truly captivating experience for kids.
Rancho Bernardo, CA
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CASTLE ESCAPE
Deyar Raissadat
Deyar's Black Belt project, Castle Escape, is a thrilling game set in a medieval castle, packed with exciting twists that keep players engaged. With his creativity and passion for game development, Deyar is crafting experiences that spark curiosity and fun for kids. He aspires to be a future Code Sensei, eager to share his coding expertise and inspire young minds.
Rancho Bernardo, CA
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ASPHALT RACERS
Kajetan (Kyo) Sienkiewicz
Coding is something Kyo has liked a lot since he was little. He like car games, which gave him the idea to make his Black Belt project, Asphalt Racers.
South Jordan, UT
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FIGHT BOUNCE
Liam Chan
Liam has been an inspiration to the other Ninjas at Code Ninjas Burnaby since 2022, and even sought out work experience placement as a volunteer Code Sensei! His Black Belt project, Fight Bounce, is an intense two player fighting game. Drawing inspiration from Super Smash Bros. and Street Fighter, Liam put his own unique spin on the genre with physically simulated projectiles and moving platforms. Find a friend and try it now!
Burnaby, BC
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CYBORG EXODUS
Devin Murphy
Devin has been interested in coding and making games for a while now. His Black Belt project, Cyborg Exodus, is inspired by his interest in Star Wars and space in general, and as a result you are playing as a man trying to free his spaceship from the cyborgs that have taken it over. Fight your way through all ten levels and destroy various different types of enemies in an effort to save your friends and yourself aboard this ship.
Stouffville, ON
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DIRTY DISHES DEFENSE
Lucas Chu
Lucas's Black Belt project, Dirty Dishes Defense, is a strategic tower defense set in a kitchen, in which you place cleansing product towers to defeat germs. It involves managing the money you earn, upgrading the towers, and surviving through the infinite waves of enemies.
Richmond, BC
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RIDDLE HOTEL
Dylan Ryner
Dylan has attended Code Ninjas for four years, and was a founding Ninja for the Georgetown studio. His creativity can be seen in all of his work, but most especially in his Black Belt game, Riddle Hotel. Riddle Hotel is a level-based puzzle game where the player must traverse a scary hotel, fraught with bombs, beasts, and animated furniture. Can you escape the hotel?
Georgetown, TX
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DIMENSION DASH
Jason Anderson
Jason has been a part of the Code Ninjas Broomfield family since July 2022 where he has enjoyed learning various coding languages and game development. His passion for coding and enjoyment of seeing games being created has contributed to him reaching Black Belt. In Dimension Dash you are endlessly sucked into a portal while trying to dodge obstacles. Every time you reach a portal, the environment around you changes and the fast-paced game continues. How far can you make it without crashing?
Broomfield, CO
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THE CRIMEFIGHTER'S FURY: VENGEANCE UNLEASHED
Sasha Taimazov
Sasha is a visionary game developer redefining the intersection of martial arts cinema and retro style gaming. Sasha drew inspiration from legendary kung fu icon Bruce Lee, and single-handedly created a groundbreaking side-scrolling beat-'em-up that consists of stunning visuals and masterly crafted gameplay. With unmatched attention to detail, Sasha personally directed and photographed professional actors and transformed the images into animation frames. The result? A genre-defining masterpiece that pays homage to retro kung fu cinema while proving Sasha’s unparalleled talent and ambition in game development.
Barrie, ON
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THE CHICKENING
Vihaan Mehta
Vihaan has been a proud part of Code Ninjas Scottsdale since 2019, showcasing his ingenuity and creativity in every game he’s developed while progressing through the belts. His final project, The Chickening, is a thrilling side-scrolling platformer starring Cyl, a brave chicken on a daring quest. Can you guide Cyl through challenging levels to dethrone the notorious Turkey King? Jump into The Chickening and find out!
Scottsdale, AZ
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GRIMSTAR
Jacob Nida
Jacob has been working tirelessly at achieving Black Belt for the past 3 years. Everyone at Code Ninjas Arundel Mills is impressed with his project and believe this is something he both has earned rightfully and deserves.
Arundel Mills, MD
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THE MINIGAMES
Harish Muthukumaran
Beginning in 2022, Harish has enjoyed learning about various coding languages and resolving problems at Code Ninjas. His Black Belt project, The Minigames, was influenced by some of his favorite Roblox games. Five games can be played in the Minigames game. You can beat a parkour and compete against time to survive the longest in this survival-based game. You can play it alone, but you can compete with friends to see who can stay alive the longest.
Robbinsville, NJ
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CAN'T STOP JUMPING
Michael Law
Michael is an aspiring game developer who has been learning to code at Code Ninjas London. His Black Belt project, Can't Stop Jumping, is a dynamic platformer where players control a cube that simply can't stop jumping. Featuring five challenging levels, the game offers a unique and exciting experience that tests players' reflexes and timing. With a passion for coding and game design, Michael is always looking to push his skills to new heights. Ready to take the leap? Challenge yourself through all five levels of "Can't Stop Jumping" and see how far you can go!
London, ON
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HORDES
James Alty
James based his Black Belt project, Hordes, around more modern ideas of 2D platformers. He originally created the game in GameMaker using GML and then re-imagined the game in Unity. He enjoyed learning how each language worked and is looking forward to creating more games in the future!
Newbury, BRK, UK
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ECO CHAMP
Vyom Sharma
Vyom started his journey with Code Ninjas in 2022. His Black Belt project, Eco Champ, embodies who he is as a person. In his game, players can make a positive impact on the planet by hunting down litter, dodging tricky obstacles while harvesting rainwater, and planting trees in the forest. He is excited for others to try it out and start making a difference.
Cedar Park, TX
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GRAPPLE BOUND
Corey Wan
Corey has been attending Code Ninjas Pleasanton for about 3 years and is excited to share his Black Belt project with everyone. Grapple Bound is a 3D platformer game where the character’s main objective is to get to the finish line. Players have to be careful not to fall off the map or touch any of the obstacles as they attempt to beat all 5 levels to win the game!!!
Pleasanton, CA
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RURAL RESTORATION
Taylor Jones
Taylor started at Code Ninjas in 2021, and has enjoyed learning about different coding languages and fixing bugs. Her Black Belt game, Rural Restoration, was inspired by some of her favourite games, like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, and My Time at Sandrock. Rural Restoration has the player managing their farm, raising enough money to bring life back into their town.
London South, ON
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THE RUN 3D
Krishaan Janak Desai
Tire Run 3D is an endless runner game where the player avoid obstacles and collects gems. There are many characters to choose from and upgrade to. The goal is to beat your high score and play with your friends.
Sugar Land, TX
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THE LAST OUTLAW
Ihsan Goktas
Ihsan started at Code Ninjas Enfield in 2021 and has been working very hard with great focus to achieve his Black Belt. His project is a first person shooter game based around his love of history, mainly with a focus on the Wild West.
Enfield, LDN, UK
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These are just our first Black Belts, we look forward to helping many more Ninjas achieve this level of excellence.
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