GERALD THE GOD OF FLOWERS
Stephen Ramsey
Stephen Ramsey has been part of Code Ninjas Viera for 5 years and wants to be a game developer. He loves pancakes, 2D platformers, the pizza place down the road called Mr. Delicious, and seagulls. The idea for his Black Belt project, Gerald the God of Flowers, originally came from a text group chat convo with his friend where one of his friends sent a picture of a flower on a seagull's head with the simple caption, Gerald.
Viera, FL
BLACK BELT
CAVERNOUS CRUSADE
Kayden Byrd
Kayden has been with Code Ninjas Frederick for 3 years. He worked swiftly and meticulously through the belt curriculum and is proud to have finished his Black Belt project, Cavernous Crusade, a 2D side-scrolling platformer where the players need to use their skills to escape the cave.
Frederick, MD
BLACK BELT
GOING UP
Liam Fine
Liam is an outstanding ninja who does not break under pressure. He has been working on his Black Belt project, Going Up, for months developing a simple idea into a full-fledged game. We were lucky to work with such a dedicated and levelheaded Ninja, and we are excited to see the next steps that Liam takes in his coding career!
Robbinsville, NJ
BLACK BELT
FARM MASTERY
Ilia Molaei
Ilia started his journey at Code Ninjas Leaside in 2021, learning skills and honing his talents to create his Black Belt project, Farm Mystery. Inspired by virtual reality games and escape rooms, Ilia created an immersive and fun experience in his project, where the player must complete tasks and navigate their way through the stages to complete the game.
Leaside, ON
BLACK BELT
PEG MINT
Hayden M. Doiron
When Hayden joined Code Ninjas Port Credit two years ago, he knew that he wanted to stretch his imagination to create a game that was fun and addictive to play. For his Black Belt project, he began with a Plinko design then added different colours and particles to create a cartoon feel. Inspired by the colours, theme, and design, Hayden decided to name the game “Peg(-)Mint”.
Port Credit, ON
BLACK BELT
SENJUTSU
Alex Mercado
Alex has been going to the Tega Cay / Fort Mill Code Ninjas for over five years. He is very talented and hardworking, as evidenced in his Black Belt project, Senjutsu. Alex is very outgoing, and he enjoys engaging with the Code Senseis and other Ninjas at his center.
Tega Cay / Fort Mill, SC
BLACK BELT
CAVERN
ADVENTURE
Bryan Carter
Bryan has been with Code Ninjas Alamo Ranch since 2019. He has worked meticulously through the belts and was always resilient when faced with a challenge on a project! Bryan’s Black Belt project, Cavern Adventure, is an arcade-style game where players navigate through a cave to collect strawberries while avoiding stalagmites! See how high of a score you can get!
Alamo Ranch, TX
BLACK BELT
BEYOND
THE EDGE
Mohamed Al-Dhaher
Mohamed possesses a profound enthusiasm for gaming, particularly the Elder Scrolls series. His fascination peaked with Skyrim, inspiring him to delve into 3D game development. This led him to join Code Ninjas London, where he developed the required skills under the guidance of expert Code Senseis. Utilizing this knowledge, Mohamed created his Black Belt project "Beyond the Edge," an immersive game where players engage in combat, gather crystals, and conquer bosses to finally return to their homeland. Are you ready for adventure?
London, ON
BLACK BELT
BEARLY REALISTIC COMBAT
Mark Bell
Mark has been progressing through the belts at Code Ninjas London since 2021. Completing his first belt inspired Mark’s passion for coding and motivated him to continue working towards attaining his Black Belt. His Black Belt project, Bearly Realistic Combat, combines his love of dodgeball and bears. The game features the minimal amount of realism that is necessary in a game and fills the rest with seemingly impossible bears armed with weapons ranging from RPGs to Lasers and even Ice. He spent a long time polishing his game and plans to use his newfound talent and passion for coding to pursue goals he formerly wouldn't have considered.
London, ON
BLACK BELT
THE MISSION TO JAMAICA
Roman Mazyar
Roman has been one of Code Ninjas West Katy’s hardest-working ninjas since the day he started. He's always been quick to learn and experiment with new coding concepts and customizing his games. From as early as Red Belt, he was adding characters and lore into his projects, culminating in the final story of his Black Belt project, “The Mission to Jamaica”.
West Katy, TX
BLACK BELT
CHESTER'S KITCHEN
Jack Mitchell
In Jack’s Black Belt project, Chester’s Kitchen has been shaken up by a magical storm and he needs your help! Help Chester run his kitchen in Lemme Cook by navigating around the different levels to cook burgers for Chester. Embark on this adventure to save Chester’s kitchen!
Stone Oak, TX
BLACK BELT
ESCAPE
Edward An
Edward has been coding and programming at Code Ninjas Robbinsville for the past 5 years. His Black Belt project, Escape, is a three-dimensional obby where the goal is to reach the end wall in the given time. He would like to become a roboticist when he grows up.
Robbinsville, NJ
BLACK BELT
ARCHIE'S 2D FIGHTER
Archie Hung
Archie's enthusiasm for coding and game development has flourished remarkably over the past three years at Code Ninja London. His expertise in programming has been significantly honed, particularly in the realm of game development. For his Black Belt game, Archie ambitiously created "Archie's 2D Fighter," a two-player fighting game. This engaging game allows each player to select a unique character and a battleground for their duel. Are you prepared to enter the arena?
London, ON
BLACK BELT
DON'T STOP
THE BEAT
Colson Henderson
Colson is one of the star Ninjas at Code Ninjas Draper! He has been dedicated to the creation of his Black Belt project, Don't Stop the Beat, and is proud of the outcome of his game. He is very passionate about making games and plans to continue in the future!
Draper, UT
BLACK BELT
RUINATION
Oluwateniayo Adegbola-oni
In Teni’s Black Belt project, Ruination, the player must platform from place to place to reach the end. Players can “super dash” to get over obstacles and must either shoot or hit enemies to defeat them, including the boss at the end of the map!
Richmond, TX
BLACK BELT
BLOCKY
Mark Shiina
Mark Shiina spent 5 years at Code Ninjas Palos Verdes learning, experimenting, and practicing game development. His Black Belt project, Blocky, showcases his strong command of the Unity tool and the C# programming language. Play 45 levels plus a Boss level that all include audio effects, background music, a health bar, motion tracking enemies, animated hazards, and much more! His message to game players is: "The game is very challenging, and you might need time to get used to it, but it is not impossible. Never give up!"
Palos Verdes, CA
BLACK BELT
SPACE
MANIA
Arman Patel
Arman’s journey at Code Ninjas Malvern has been rewarding! He is an athlete at heart, truly loves academics, and enjoys reading mythology books and sports articles in between his extracurricular activities. Arman’s Black Belt project, Space Mania, is a fun single-player game that includes multiple levels and helps you with your hand-eye coordination. In this game you must try to avoid the opponent, all while trying to destroy the opponent's score points.
Malvern, PA
BLACK BELT
BEAN BOWLING
Ryan Shanler
Ryan has been learning to code at Code Ninjas Sudbury since 2021 and has been working on his Black Belt project, Bean Bowling, for the past 6 months. Bean Bowling is a physics-based game that challenges players to gain coins in order to buy upgrades & skins. Can you get a perfect score?
Sudbury, MA
BLACK BELT
DARIO KART
Dario Kapor
Dario has been working hard at Code Ninjas West Springs for the last two years. In his free time, Dario enjoys coding, watching car races, and basketball. His Black Belt project, aptly named “Dario Kart”, is inspired by the game Mario Kart and is a racing game which utilizes multiple different skills learned at Code Ninjas.
West Springs, Calgary, AB
BLACK BELT
PIRATE
RACING
John Mitchell
John's Black Belt project, Pirate Racing, is a time trial-based racing game that features three levels. Race across an island that's been turned into a racetrack or through a factory level to challenge yourself for the fastest time possible. Face interesting levels where you’ll determine the best path to the finish line, in as little time as possible!
Stone Oak, TX
BLACK BELT
RELICS AND VALOR
Rachael Wilson
Rachael has created an intricate and complex Zelda-type video game for her Black Belt project, Relics and Valor. The game follows a hand-drawn character, from an isometric point of view, through artistic worlds with a Celtic theme. As the first Ninja to complete Black Belt at Santa Clarita, she is very excited to share her design.
Santa Clarita, CA
BLACK BELT
BOTS & VOLTS
James C. Halpern
Over the past 5 years, Code Ninjas Denville has been a very fun part of James' life! Every week, James came in ready to try a new approach to tackling the challenges ahead of him, and he loved putting his own touch on every game he programmed. Now that he has finished his Black Belt project, Bots & Volts, he is excited to start working as a Code Sensei to help other kids learn how to code. He hopes to pursue a career in the computer science field!
Denville, NJ
BLACK BELT
FAST TRACK
Karina Swaminath
Prior to attending Code Ninjas Point Credit, Karina had never played a video game before! At Code Ninjas, she was introduced to video game development in a friendly environment. Karina has dedicated numerous hours and effort to create her Black Belt project, Fast Track, an exciting racing game with twists and turns. Try to run two laps around 4 individual racetracks in the shortest time possible!
Port Credit, ON
BLACK BELT
HOUSE
DEFENSE
Conor Goodwill
Conor has been passionate about learning how to code, designing video games, and building software for many years. Since joining Code Ninjas London in 2022, he has gained an exceptional amount of knowledge in computer programming skills through the support and mentorship of his Code Senseis. Conor’s Black Belt project, House Defense, is a first-person survival shooter game with the premise of eradicating the invading zombies before they can cause you or your house any harm. Are you ready for an adrenaline-fueled survival challenge against waves of ferocious zombies?
London, ON
BLACK BELT
TIC-TAC-TOE-WER DEFENSE
Thomas Lamb
Thomas Lamb has been with Code Ninjas Concord for 3 years. His Black Belt project, Tic-Tac-Toe-Wer Defense, is a tower defense game that incorporates playing Tic-Tac-Toe.
Concord, NC
BLACK BELT
THE G4M3
Rebecca Chang
Rebecca is one of Code Ninjas Markham’s most accomplished ninjas who is able to quickly create almost anything she can think of in her projects. In her Black Belt project, The G4M3, the player will explore a visually impressive environment and search for keys. See if you can find them all before the time runs out!
Markham, ON
BLACK BELT
MYTH HAVEN
Genevieve Porterfield
Genevieve has been learning to code at Code Ninjas North Vancouver for a long time. Her Black Belt project, Myth Haven, is really something special. Her ambitious open-world design seemed difficult at first, but she was able to persevere through the process and created a beautiful exploration-based game.
North Vancouver, BC
BLACK BELT
POTATO POWER
Jacob Sallquist
Jacob has been an integral part of the Code Ninjas Chandler community for the last two years, showcasing his passion for coding and creativity. He loves to play Dungeons and Dragons and values strong personal connections with others. Jacob’s Black Belt project, Potato Power, demonstrates his enthusiasm through an exhilarating game that challenges players' dexterity and speed. Embark on a thrilling adventure, slicing potatoes with precision to create perfect French Fries, earning points for in-game rewards. For the true virtuosos, the Chef Challenge awaits, adding an extra layer of intensity to the game. Jacob's journey unfolds not only in lines of code but also in the exciting virtual world of Potato Power.
Chandler, AZ
BLACK BELT
THE GAUNTLET
Ryan Douglas Rankin
Ryan’s Black Belt project, The Gauntlet, is a single player game where the player has to get to the end as fast as possible. There are features like wall running and jump pads to increase speed. There is also red death block to slow the player down.
Centennial Hills, NV
BLACK BELT
A HERO'S CALLING
Gelu Magdas
Gelu is quite ambitious and a quick learner at Code Ninjas Etobicoke North. His Black Belt project, A Hero's Calling, is an arcade style top-down shooter. Gelu worked hard to create all of his 2D assets and sounds. He also learned and incorporated basic Vector math for the main mechanic in the game.
Etobicoke North, ON
BLACK BELT
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