BIOME WARS
Muhammed Yahya Khan
Having a deep interest in video games, Yahya has had the desire to learn coding since he was very young. This passion brought him to Code Ninjas London in November 2022, where after 2 years he had acquired the skills to start his Black Belt game, Biome Wars! Drawing partial inspiration from the hit game Vampire Survivors, Biome Wars is a new and original take on the roguelike genre. The objective of the game is to beat all 3 distinct levels using each and every character at your disposal. Beware, as it is a challenging task!
London, ON
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NORMAL PARKOUR GAME
Joshua Pollard
Joshua's Black Belt project, Normal Parkour Game, took inspiration from a Roblox game that initially presents itself as a simple platformer, but over time turns horrifying. He has created a very special atmosphere and abstract world to explore, with many scares along the way.
North Vancouver, BC
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ASTRO CHEF
Shrestaa Somesh
Shrestaa has been lighting up Code Ninjas West Katy for years now and has given us yet another reason to be proud of her. She is one of our hardest workers who never quits in the face of challenges to make her gaming dreams a reality. Her Black Belt project, Astro Chef, demonstrates her vast creativity and shows off her ability to make fun and meaningful games. Cook diverse foods to feed Mr. Whale and gain points in her 3D rendition of space before the time runs out!
West Katy, TX
BLACK BELT
FLIGHT SIM
Alrik Christensen
Alrik has been with Code Ninjas Cedar Park for over two years. He enjoys aircraft and reading. His passion for aircraft and a desire to create a 3D game inspired his Black Belt project, Flight Sim. He hopes that everyone can enjoy this game as much as he does.
Cedar Park, TX
BLACK BELT
GENERIC PLATFORMER
Samuel Wall
Samuel is a gifted programmer who always takes the initiative to seek out new challenges and incorporate them into his work. His Black Belt game, Generic Platformer, is inspired by one of his favorite games "Portal". He is already looking towards the future and is making more games using what he's learned.
Gateway Commons, Wake Forest, NC
BLACK BELT
AVALAUNCH
Caleb Doiron
Caleb has dedicated countless hours to creating his Black Belt project, building everything from the assets and prefabs to the unique Shakespearean survival mode theme. His hard work and vision turned the game into a true masterpiece. In Avalaunch, two robots battle to survive the longest, dodging snowballs and collecting potions in a whacky and goofy race. Caleb designed the game to be funny and entertaining, giving players a chance to laugh and have fun while they play!
Port Credit, ON
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FIND THE EXIT
Justin Yu
Justin used his artful personality to create his Black Belt project, Find The Exit, which is a fun 3D maze game that was inspired by the Try To Oof game found on Roblox. Always looking for something different, Justin used ingenuity to combine existing parts together to complete his Black Belt game.
Palos Verdes, CA
BLACK BELT
FLOWER BLOOMS
Ananya Grama
Ananya is an upbeat and motivated Ninja. She is a coding perfectionist and loves to make every little thing work the way she wants. Ananya has made all of the assets to her game, including the music that plays in the background. Her Black Belt project, Flower Blooms, was inspired by a book she is writing about a fairy running a flower shop!
Manchester, CT
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CAFE COZY
Aditi Grama
Aditi is a very hard working and creative Ninja! Inspired by her love for art and books, she made a nice "Cozy" game for her Black Belt project. She took it upon herself to draw all of her own assets and make her own background music for her game! She plans to be an author and go into the computer science field.
Manchester, CT
BLACK BELT
RACE AGAINST TIME
AJ Peglow
AJ has been a hardworking member of Code Ninjas Pittsford since their first summer of camps back in 2020. He is proud of his Black Belt project, Race Against Time, a car racing game that mimics real world race tracks with excellent braking mechanics. AJ appreciates the logical reasoning and problem solving he has learned at Code Ninjas and hopes to apply it to a future as a mechanical engineer!
Pittsford, NY
BLACK BELT
TANGLE
Avi Sharma
Avi has been at Code Ninjas Long Grove for four years. His Black Belt project, Tangle, represents how he felt throughout Code Ninjas, with first levels being easier, and the last being very difficult. His advice to other Ninjas is to think about all of the feedback you receive, and if you get stuck, ask your Code Senseis. He hopes whoever plays his game has fun and is inspired to get to and complete Black Belt since it is very fun to follow your imagination.
Long Grove, IL
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TANK FISHING
Samantha Canada
Samantha is the first Black Belt Ninja at Code Ninjas Stafford! Her innate talent shines not only in coding but also in digital design and Roblox game development. With a keen artistic vision, remarkable digital design skills, and an unwavering determination to expand her coding knowledge, Samantha is poised to become a powerful force in her future endeavors. In Samantha's Black Belt project, Tank Fishing, players will complete tasks and catch a diverse array of fish, each granting varying amounts of coins. Once you’ve collected enough coins, head to the shop where you can select from a variety of items to enhance your gameplay experience.
Stafford, VA
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COOKING WITH CODEY!
Zachariah Elhewan
Zac is a Founding Ninja at Code Ninjas Viera, and has been in their Dojo for five and a half years! He has been a volunteer camp Sensei and has shown great perseverance while completing his Black Belt Project, Cooking with Codey. The goal of his game is to complete as many dishes as possible within the time limit!
Viera, FL
BLACK BELT
CATTZ ATTACK
Collin Lee
Collin is a founding Ninja and has been going to Code Ninjas Palos Verdes for more than four years! His Black Belt project, Cattz Attack, has been in the works for months and is a combination of Tower Defense and Hack and Slash. The game mechanics, artwork, animations, and music were custom made by Collin, and he hopes you enjoy them!
Palos Verdes, CA
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PENALTY SHOOTOUT
Krish Patel
Krish has been at Code Ninjas Powell for 3 years, starting out with little coding experience and now excelling in multiple languages. His Black Belt project, Penalty Shootout, is all about soccer and includes multiple difficulties. Krish wants to be a game developer and his advice for others is to be consistent and persevere!
Powell, OH
BLACK BELT
TO KILL UNITYCHAN
Dexter Herawan
Although Dexter hasn't been with Code Ninjas West Katy long, having transferred from another center, he has brought much to our community. He always goes the extra mile to customize his projects and learn even the most obscure features of Unity. His Black Belt project, To Kill Unitychan, demonstrates his passion for roguelikes, dungeon crawlers, and shooters by combining aspects from all three genres into one super-tough challenge.
West Katy, TX
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PENALTY!
Neil Malpani
Neil has always loved playing and coding video games, which brought him to Code Ninjas Long Grove in 2021. Three years in, he made his Black Belt game, Penalty! He wanted something that would keep the player playing for a while like his favorite games did for him. Penalty! is a game where the player has to drag the ball backwards and release it and try scoring it past the goalie for points, which can be used in the shop to purchase skins and extra lives. He really hopes you enjoy this game! Have fun!
Long Grove, IL
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FLAPPY NINJA
Yuya Fukano
Yuya has been a part of the Code Ninjas Northern Valley family since December 2019 where he started his journey on codeSpark. He has developed his coding and game development skills throughout the years, all while contributing to the fun atmosphere of our dojo. His dedication ultimately resulted in the creation of his Black Belt game, Flappy Ninja. In his game, you fly through space, shooting enemies while collecting power-ups as you aim to get the highest score possible. It features a one-player game and a two-player game mode.
Northern Valley, NJ
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NET NINJAS
Omar Ebrahim
For his Black Belt project, Omar wanted to combine his two passions, basketball and coding, into a super fun score-based game, Net Ninja! The difficulty is meant to be frustrating at first, but as you get better at the game you'll learn to get farther and increase your high score!
North Vancouver, BC
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FLAPPY NINJA
Alejandro Romero
Alejandro has been one of Code Ninjas Hamilton Mills' most persistent Ninjas, having been at the center since 2018. His favorite game is Flappy Bird, which led him to try making his own version as his Black Belt project. Alejandro decided to make Flappy Ninja very difficult, with the unusual mechanic of allowing the player to move backwards as well as forwards.
Hamilton Mill, GA
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SOULRYTE
Ameer Saleh
Ameer's Black Belt project, SoulRyte, is a thrilling and challenging 2D Platformer! Test your skills navigating through 4 different levels, each one bringing about new challenges and obstacles. Can you reach the end?
Centennial Hills, NV
BLACK BELT
RUN MY ONES
Justin Mitchell
Justin collaborated with his Code Sensei to create an amazing boxing game for this Black Belt project. Justin spent a year developing his game, getting it playtested, listening to feedback, and making updates, and he is now ready to share it with everyone. Step into the electrifying world of Run My Ones, the ultimate boxing video game that delivers a knockout punch of excitement! Immerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping intensity of the ring as you lace up your virtual gloves and prepare for a gaming experience like no other.
Smyrna, GA
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SPACE ESCAPE
Cassidy Lo
Cassidy Lo has been a standout member of Code Ninja Markham for over three years, evolving from a White Belt into a master of coding and game development. Her journey is marked by a seamless blend of technical prowess and artistic flair. Cassidy’s latest creation, Space Escape, is a first-person, 3D puzzle survival game that offers players an exhilarating and immersive adventure. Set within a mysterious alien spacecraft, the game captivates with its meticulous attention to detail and stunning ambient lighting, showcasing Cassidy’s exceptional skill in crafting an atmospheric and engaging experience.
Markham, ON
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PAUSE POWER
Luc Diverse
Luc joined Code Ninjas in February 2022 after being inspired by his dad who is a programmer. Luc was the first Ninja to complete his Black Belt project at Code Ninjas Arundel Mills. His game, Pause Power, is a simple yet challenging puzzle game that takes place in space. Pausing is a key game mechanic that reveals other objects. Through the creation of the game, Luc learned new ways to utilize Unity to develop his own game from scratch.
Arundel Mills Hanover, MD
BLACK BELT
THE LOST HERO
Zidan Sachedina
Zidan began his coding journey over 3 years ago and is one of the founding Ninjas at Code Ninjas Markham. Throughout his time here, Zidan has always been extremely inquisitive, often asking questions that go beyond the regular curriculum. His game, The Lost Hero, is an exciting 2D action platformer where the goal is to defeat all enemies and reach the boss level. Players can upgrade their character using coins collected throughout each level, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
Markham, ON
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MONSTER RUSH
David Bernard
David was the first Ninja to complete his Black Belt project at Code Ninjas Waterford Lakes after two years of learning there. Monster Rush is a challenging action game where the player controls a fighter who can fight different types of monsters depending on the player's choices.
Waterford Lakes (Orlando), FL
BLACK BELT
SURVIVAL ESCAPE
Nikita Belousov
Nikita has always enjoyed video games, which led him to join Code Ninjas Cedar Park in August 2019 so he could learn how to make his own. He is passionate about learning and was a great Ninja to have in our center! For his Black Belt project, Survival Escape, he wanted to design a game that could be fun and challenging to play. This game is about escaping a world you have been dropped into by overcoming obstacles and dodging threats throughout your journey.
Cedar Park, TX
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LEMON CLICKER
Justin Hu
Lemon Clicker is a fun and engaging game. Choose between 3 game modes and dive into a world of lemons and cash. Buy upgrades, build buildings, and expand your lemon empire. Become the hero of the ultimate rags to riches story!
Northwest Austin, TX
BLACK BELT
JOE'S ADVENTURE
Brandon Yau
Brandon has been at Code Ninjas Pleasanton for two years. His Black Belt Project, Joe's Adventure, is a 2D fighting game where the player challenges multiple enemies by collecting money and buying several pieces of equipment. Brandon enjoyed developing the battle system and creating his unique characters. Throughout his game, he learned to apply static variables and PlayerPrefs to save player data.
Pleasanton, CA
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ESCAPE THE SPACE
Peyton Kellis
Peyton is an avid Roblox developer who decided to challenge himself by making his Black Belt project, Escape the Space, entirely on his own. He created every sprite and effect you will see as you fly through space to mine resources to fix your hyperdrive and find your way home!
Suwanee, GA
BLACK BELT
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